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YX08 VNG

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,815 mi
Last recorded97,815 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 VNG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 97,815 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 94,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 92,097 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 89,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 87,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 87,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 84,562 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 83,044 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 79,882 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 77,624 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 76,409 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 74,472 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 71,757 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 71,757 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 64,480 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 49,636 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 41,534 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 31,892 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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YX08 VNG is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YX08 VNG, 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

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What year was YX08 VNG registered?

YX08 VNG is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is YX08 VNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX08 VNG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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