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YR08 UGW

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,937 mi
Last recorded87,937 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 87,937 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 77,975 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 72,259 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Please note: Parking brakes need slight adjustment.

play in o/s front shock absorber top mounting.

Fail 6 Oct 2022 72,033 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt And excess wear in steering arm. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Please note: Parking brakes need slight adjustment.

play in o/s front shock absorber top mounting.

Pass 9 Oct 2021 64,120 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2020 57,909 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 57,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 57,552 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 53,625 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 53,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 49,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 49,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 45,500 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 41,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Rear n/s/r & o/s/r slightly cut in the Tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2016 41,329 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Rear n/s/r & o/s/r slightly cut in the Tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2015 36,872 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 32,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust Heavily Corroded

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 27,062 miles

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2012 21,325 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 14,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

screen chipped right corner

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 UGW is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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