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YR08 UHS

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

42,814 mi
Last recorded42,814 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 42,814 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 42,257 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 41,804 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 41,804 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2023 37,701 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear backbox corroded

Pass 21 May 2022 35,208 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 14 May 2022 35,023 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 24 May 2021 31,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust back box is corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2020 30,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 27 May 2020 30,357 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))

Offside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable corroded and holed (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 28,502 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 26,788 miles

Coolant leak Around timing belt area.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around backbox. (7.1.2)

Oil leak Around gearbox.

Fail 15 May 2018 26,786 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak Around timing belt area.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around backbox. (7.1.2)

Oil leak Around gearbox.

Pass 15 May 2017 24,083 miles

Coolant leak Signs around timing belt area.

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

Oil leak Signs around N/S driveshaft.

Fail 15 May 2017 24,083 miles

Coolant leak Signs around timing belt area.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Oil leak Signs around N/S driveshaft.

Pass 24 May 2016 23,130 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 21,125 miles

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 15 Mar 2014 18,270 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 15,659 miles

corrosion rear silencer

Pass 15 Mar 2012 12,160 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 9,010 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 UHS is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol 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 UHS, 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 UHS registered?

YR08 UHS is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is YR08 UHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 UHS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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