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YR08 XRH

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,465 mi
Last recorded67,465 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 XRH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 67,465 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust corroded at flexi

Pass 5 Apr 2018 62,702 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all exhaust system is deteoriating

all suspension coilsprings are slightly corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 62,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

exhuast deteriorated front to rear

Pass 3 Apr 2017 55,053 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 47,370 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 40,269 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,955 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,582 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 22,318 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 17,081 miles

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

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 XRH is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XRH, 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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What year was YR08 XRH registered?

YR08 XRH is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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