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YR08 UHN

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,700 mi
Last recorded80,700 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 UHN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 80,700 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 80,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded AXL (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXL (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,235 miles

REAR SILENCERDETERIORATED

Fail 30 Mar 2016 74,235 miles

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

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

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR SILENCERDETERIORATED

Pass 19 Mar 2015 73,204 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 63,253 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 63,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,443 miles

ex back box corroding on outer skin./ middle to rear ex back box clamp/ missing./

Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,810 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 42,800 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 32,340 miles

boot will not open from outside handle but will open from key fob ok for test

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 UHN is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UHN, 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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What year was YR08 UHN registered?

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

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