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YR08 UHW

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,032 mi
Last recorded94,032 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 UHW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 94,032 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Coolant leak

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 86,100 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 86,097 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 83,481 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 83,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 80,206 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 77,201 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 72,455 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 69,279 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 69,279 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2019 63,406 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 63,402 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 60,354 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

evidence of coolant leak from radiator ...

exhaust system is deteriorating ...

nearside rear suspension bump stop has broken away and is stuck inside the road spring ...

Pass 17 Jul 2017 57,952 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 17 Jul 2017 57,952 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and deteriorated and worn smooth on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 9 Feb 2016 53,031 miles

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

all tyres have cracks in threads

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2016 53,031 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

all tyres have cracks in threads

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 46,063 miles

Advise back box exhaust corroded and skin breaking away

Advise both front tyres age cracking and perished in treads

Advise hanbrake lever stiff to release and outer cables wearing on rear axle

Pass 13 Feb 2014 44,426 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 42,295 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 12 Mar 2013 42,295 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,997 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 29,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear brake discs worn

front brake discs slightly worn

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 UHW is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UHW, 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 UHW is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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