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YS08 VVR

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,373 mi
Last recorded58,373 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 VVR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 58,373 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 58,373 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 50,291 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 50,291 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 42,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front top mount has play

Fail 15 Dec 2016 42,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front top mount has play

Pass 25 Aug 2015 40,652 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 28,075 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 28,075 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 20,282 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

xhaust corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2013 20,282 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

xhaust corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 14,664 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 3,618 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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YS08 VVR is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VVR, 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 YS08 VVR registered?

YS08 VVR is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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