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YT08 PHU

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,609 mi
Last recorded173,609 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 PHU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 173,609 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 173,609 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 171,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 161,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 149,262 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 145,900 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 133,442 miles

Front Upper Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rusty

o/s/rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2015 122,993 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine noisey

Pass 10 Apr 2014 103,224 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 103,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 84,397 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r tyre starting to deform.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 66,072 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 46,263 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 46,263 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread badly distorted

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 PHU is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PHU, 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 YT08 PHU registered?

YT08 PHU is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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