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YR08 UHB

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,894 mi
Last recorded128,894 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 128,894 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 119,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 109,327 miles

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

Reverse light on

Pass 12 Jan 2022 97,843 miles

Rear rear coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2022 97,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear number plate lights inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 90,704 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 87,714 miles

n/s outer door handle broken but still works

Fail 20 Jun 2019 87,714 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s outer door handle broken but still works

Pass 13 Jun 2018 87,455 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 86,648 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 83,417 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 83,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front day running light inop

Pass 23 Jan 2016 78,591 miles

Front both discs worn

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 69,918 miles

advise rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2015 69,918 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2014 50,464 miles

Nearside rear tyre splitting

Offside rear tyre splitting

Fail 17 Jan 2014 50,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust back box outer skin insecure

Nearside front tyre wearing low on the outside edge

Nearside rear tyre splitting

Offside front tyre wearing low on the outside edge

Offside rear tyre splitting

Pass 5 Dec 2012 26,017 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 25,770 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 23,740 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 19,522 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 UHB is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UHB, 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 UHB is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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