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YR08 UHO

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,387 mi
Last recorded51,387 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 51,387 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 51,221 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres / Excessively worn Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 51,217 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres / Excessively worn Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 50,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 49,008 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 49,008 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (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 less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 47,296 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable mounting point corroded and broken off but cable still secure

Fail 5 Nov 2020 47,296 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable mounting point corroded and broken off but cable still secure

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on the legal limit advise to change as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 44,663 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2019 44,663 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective can be secured into position (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached securing clamp corroded off (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front front exhaust joint clamp corroded and only holding by 50%

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 43,056 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken but exhaust not leaking engine gasses

Fail 1 May 2018 43,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken but exhaust not leaking engine gasses

Pass 28 Apr 2017 41,580 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 41,580 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 37,409 miles

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

Rear exhaust carroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 32,062 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 32,062 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 30,097 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage.

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 26,770 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

n/s/f washer jet pattern in correct but sufficient to clean front screen.

oil vapour breather pipe perished.

rear exhaust box outer casing starting to perish.

rear exhaust box rubber mount starting to perish.

Fail 30 Mar 2013 26,770 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

n/s/f washer jet pattern in correct but sufficient to clean front screen.

oil vapour breather pipe perished.

rear exhaust box outer casing starting to perish.

rear exhaust box rubber mount starting to perish.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,839 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 12,380 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 UHO is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 UHO, 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 UHO is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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