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YR08 UHP

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,230 mi
Last recorded66,230 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 66,230 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 66,224 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust system insecure down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 65,276 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective LENS CRACKED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 56,563 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 41,816 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 41,816 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 30,973 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 21,425 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 13,664 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 12,712 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 11,785 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 11,129 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 10,667 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 9,251 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 7,942 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 6,841 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 4,928 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 3,433 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 UHP is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UHP, 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

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What year was YR08 UHP registered?

YR08 UHP is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is YR08 UHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 UHP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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