CarVerify

Free Car Check

YR08 UGU

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

79,589 mi
Last recorded79,589 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 79,589 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2025 79,576 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 65,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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 19 Oct 2023 60,299 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2023 56,576 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in rack and steering column (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 53,297 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 51,884 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 51,884 miles

Nearside Front Inner Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected Inner rack end (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 50,585 miles

Excessive corrosion under body

Pass 18 Sep 2019 49,175 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 45,508 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 45,503 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 43,746 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s rear rusty (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear hand brake support bracket

Pass 8 Mar 2017 41,518 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 41,518 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)

Handbrake cable support bracket broken n/s.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.65mm & cracks in tread. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 41,495 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)

Handbrake cable support bracket broken n/s.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.65mm & cracks in tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 37,510 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 36,412 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 32,460 miles

nearside rear alloy wheel distorted

offside rear alloy wheel distorted

Fail 24 Mar 2014 32,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 24,106 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 24,106 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,761 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit

Exhaust rear silencer badly corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2012 19,752 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both front tyres close to legal limit

Exhaust rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 15,294 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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YR08 UGU is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UGU, 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

How do I check the history of YR08 UGU?

You can check the full history of YR08 UGU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YR08 UGU registered?

YR08 UGU is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is YR08 UGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 UGU shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR08 UGU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YR08 UGU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.