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YS08 ESF

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,067 mi
Last recorded118,067 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 ESF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 118,067 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 105,005 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 95,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

park brake cable mountains broken but still sercure

rear wiper split

Fail 6 Nov 2014 75,314 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

park brake cable mountains broken but still sercure

rear wiper split

Pass 5 Feb 2014 84,987 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

park brake cable has rear support brackets broken but cable not insecure

slight bind nearside front wheel

Pass 6 Feb 2013 74,921 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 64,737 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 62,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,692 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 55,323 miles

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

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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YS08 ESF is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YS08 ESF, 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 YS08 ESF registered?

YS08 ESF is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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