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YUY 296G

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

10,169 mi
Last recorded10,169 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUY 296G
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 10,169 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 10,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play & noisey (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play & noisey (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

steering very stiff

Pass 13 Jul 2017 9,414 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 8,790 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 8,329 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 6,762 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 6,762 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2012 5,460 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 3,910 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 2,964 miles

Advise both rear shockabsorbers slightly damp.

Fail 1 Sep 2010 2,950 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Advise both rear shockabsorbers slightly damp.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 1,353 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 9,431 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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YUY 296G is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YUY 296G, 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 YUY 296G registered?

YUY 296G is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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