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YW08 LTX

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,825 mi
Last recorded115,825 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW08 LTX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 115,825 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 115,825 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 94,301 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 81,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 70,027 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 70,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 68,618 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 9 Sep 2016 62,015 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 8 Sep 2016 62,015 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 21 Aug 2015 50,072 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 50,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 36,486 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 26,620 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 25,819 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 25,819 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 21,808 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Feb 2012 21,808 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2011 17,903 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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YW08 LTX is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YW08 LTX, 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 YW08 LTX registered?

YW08 LTX is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YW08 LTX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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