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YR08 PYV

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

91,231 mi
Last recorded91,231 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 PYV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 91,231 miles

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

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

undersealed

Pass 22 Jun 2022 87,965 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 85,519 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 85,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 84,064 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper mcferson strut top strut mounting slightly stiff

Fail 29 Jun 2020 84,063 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper mcferson strut top strut mounting slightly stiff

Fail 20 Mar 2020 83,909 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 76,191 miles

Front tyres worn on the inner edges off side badly

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 76,145 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front tyres worn on the inner edges off side badly

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil light flashing but oil level is ok ?

Pass 21 Mar 2018 68,118 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 68,118 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported loose clamp brocken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 57,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,095 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 47,649 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 47,342 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offide rear bump stop

rear silencer box deteriorating

Fail 13 Apr 2015 47,310 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offide rear bump stop

rear silencer box deteriorating

Pass 26 Apr 2014 43,117 miles

exhaust system rusted

Pass 8 May 2013 35,814 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 35,814 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 32,005 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f wiper slightly worn

Pass 12 Apr 2011 27,855 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 27,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 27,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

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 PYV is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PYV, 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.

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YR08 PYV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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