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YT08 XLM

2008 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,626 mi
Last recorded121,626 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 XLM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 121,626 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 118,855 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 118,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 118,808 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 115,339 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 115,336 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 112,216 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 109,219 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Feb 2020 103,691 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 108,219 miles

Coil spring corroded All front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 100,105 miles

Exhaust starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 94,445 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2016 88,266 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 88,231 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 81,200 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 79,826 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 79,826 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 75,402 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,893 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 33,357 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 33,357 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 27,081 miles

o/s rear brake flexy bracket fractured

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 XLM is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XLM, 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 XLM registered?

YT08 XLM is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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