CarVerify

Free Car Check

YX08 OHY

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

87,527 mi
Last recorded87,527 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 OHY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2021 87,527 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

battery warning lamp stay on

rear exhaust mount broken but is secure

Pass 13 Oct 2020 84,557 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside driver outer door handle hinge broken

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise closer inspection to steering rack ()

vehicle restricted view

Fail 12 Oct 2020 84,557 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise new joint ()

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

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

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

Offside driver outer door handle hinge broken

vehicle restricted view

Pass 10 Apr 2019 78,534 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

steering rack has excessive play in nearside arm advise repair soon as possible

Fail 9 Apr 2019 78,534 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

steering rack has excessive play in nearside arm advise repair soon as possible

Pass 9 Apr 2018 71,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust back box badly corroded.

Fail 9 Apr 2018 71,924 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust back box badly corroded.

Pass 10 Apr 2017 67,660 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 67,660 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 64,064 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 64,062 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 60,978 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 56,828 miles

n/s/f/tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2012 54,003 miles

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

vehicle has some repairs to underside

Pass 29 Nov 2011 44,998 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 44,996 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YX08 OHY is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YX08 OHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YX08 OHY?

You can check the full history of YX08 OHY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YX08 OHY registered?

YX08 OHY is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is YX08 OHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX08 OHY shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YX08 OHY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YX08 OHY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.