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YR08 KNH

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,821 mi
Last recorded120,821 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 120,821 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2024 120,819 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2023 110,467 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 106,337 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 106,260 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm shoulders/cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder/ cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake reserve travel.

Pass 9 Sep 2021 99,964 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 95,713 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 95,713 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi section leaking as well as further along centre section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 89,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 84,453 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 84,453 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 80,392 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge 175/65h14

Fail 21 Sep 2017 80,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge 175/65h14

Pass 27 Sep 2016 77,100 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 77,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 73,156 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 73,156 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 66,193 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 61,190 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 55,931 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 45,747 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 KNH 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 66.7%.

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 KNH, 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 KNH registered?

YR08 KNH is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is YR08 KNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 KNH shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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