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YR08 JXS

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,876 mi
Last recorded75,876 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 JXS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 75,876 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 73,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 71,969 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 70,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 69,178 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 69,178 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 67,631 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 67,631 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 64,290 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 64,290 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

O/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING

Pass 7 Mar 2018 59,148 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 59,143 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped As marked (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 52,534 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 52,220 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 44,657 miles

Rear high level stop lamp not working

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2015 36,901 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 29,519 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 29,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 25,631 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 22,341 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 19,255 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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YR08 JXS is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 57,692 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR08 JXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR08 JXS registered?

YR08 JXS is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is YR08 JXS safe to buy?

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