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YT08 LCJ

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,037 mi
Last recorded115,037 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 LCJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 115,037 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 113,600 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 111,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise front discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower anti roll bar link rubber worn

slight imbalance on rear handbrake

Pass 11 Feb 2023 106,063 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 101,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold and join to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 93,997 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 89,124 miles

rear axle corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2018 83,738 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 80,673 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2017 80,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 69,917 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 67,906 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 67,906 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 55,575 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 37,987 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 18,950 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 6,472 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 6,472 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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YT08 LCJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YT08 LCJ, 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 YT08 LCJ registered?

YT08 LCJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YT08 LCJ safe to buy?

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