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YS08 DGF

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,992 mi
Last recorded112,992 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 DGF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 112,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 91,915 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 91,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 89,004 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 89,002 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 84,987 miles

play o/s/f strut top mount

Fail 9 Oct 2017 84,985 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake back plate area contaminated in brake fluid

play o/s/f strut top mount

Pass 19 Sep 2016 76,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside and nearside front tyres inner sidewalls perished and cracking

Reduced parking brake efficiency on nearside rear may require adjustment or repair

Pass 7 Oct 2015 68,266 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 64,686 miles

rear exhaust back box, outer skin coroded

Fail 27 Sep 2014 64,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake disks worn

rear exhaust back box, outer skin coroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 61,652 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 58,316 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 53,919 miles

rear exhaust corroded

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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YS08 DGF is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YS08 DGF, 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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YS08 DGF is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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