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YR08 XBW

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,622 mi
Last recorded45,622 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 XBW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2026 45,622 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 45,201 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 44,444 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 41,986 miles

Suspect wear in upper steering column shaft???

Wear in steering rack.

Pass 2 Aug 2022 36,115 miles

Rear axle beam undersealed

Pass 12 Oct 2020 30,120 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2019 20,525 miles

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

Offside Front Upper top strut mounting slight play

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to rear axle

Pass 17 Nov 2018 16,952 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 16,652 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 15,183 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 second skin (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 13,405 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 12,025 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 10,574 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 9,327 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 7,999 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 6,245 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 XBW is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XBW, 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 XBW registered?

YR08 XBW is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is YR08 XBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 XBW shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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