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YT08 OLX

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,705 mi
Last recorded63,705 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 OLX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 63,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe perishing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front coil spring not seated correctly

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer outer skin perishing

Fail 24 Apr 2026 63,703 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe perishing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front coil spring not seated correctly

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer outer skin perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2025 59,227 miles

corrosion to sub frames and suspension components

Pass 18 Apr 2024 57,651 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 54,574 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 54,104 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 54,087 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 52,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 52,278 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 51,459 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 51,388 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 48,344 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2019 48,335 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened & leaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 44,395 miles

REAR SILENCER DETERIORATED

Pass 6 Mar 2017 40,540 miles

REAR SILENCER DETERIORATED

Fail 1 Mar 2017 40,502 miles

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

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment BOTH SIDES FRONT (2.5.A.1c)

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

REAR SILENCER DETERIORATED

Pass 7 Mar 2016 35,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

REAR SILENCER DETERIORATED

Pass 5 Mar 2015 31,152 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 25,982 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2013 20,618 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2012 15,342 miles

rear silencer corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2011 11,034 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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YT08 OLX is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OLX, 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 OLX registered?

YT08 OLX is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is YT08 OLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT08 OLX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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