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YS08 HLO

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,135 mi
Last recorded97,135 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 HLO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 97,135 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 92,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 90,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 87,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 87,068 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 83,435 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH-WORN SHOULDERS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 82,341 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 75,114 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 66,625 miles

All brake discs worn/pitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 66,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All brake discs worn/pitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 58,885 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 48,877 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 48,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 40,070 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 31,475 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 23,149 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 12,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 12,000 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 11,330 miles

Nearside front brake disc slightly pitted and lipped

Offside front brake disc slightly pitted and lipped

Fail 25 May 2012 11,330 miles

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

Nearside front brake disc slightly pitted and lipped

Offside front brake disc slightly pitted and lipped

Pass 23 May 2011 8,391 miles

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

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 HLO is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HLO, 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 HLO registered?

YS08 HLO is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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