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YS08 WXP

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,094 mi
Last recorded107,094 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 107,094 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 104,731 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 97,367 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 89,633 miles

brake pipes powdring up

exhaust clamp missing

strut top mount deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2018 89,633 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes powdring up

exhaust clamp missing

strut top mount deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2017 76,236 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft seal ( in gearbox) leaking

Fail 14 Jul 2017 76,236 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front drive shaft seal ( in gearbox) leaking

daytime running lights flickering

Pass 19 Jul 2016 66,296 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 66,264 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 61,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 61,054 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 52,975 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 52,975 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 40,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 29,494 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 17,250 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 WXP is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WXP, 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 WXP registered?

YS08 WXP is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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