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YT08 XKY

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,608 mi
Last recorded105,608 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 105,608 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 105,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 99,094 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 88,290 miles

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2017 88,290 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 78,493 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 71,362 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 20 May 2015 71,362 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 52,517 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 52,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 34,941 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 34,941 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 26,098 miles

engine breather hose split

offside front brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2011 19,092 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 XKY is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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