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YX08 VNM

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,067 mi
Last recorded142,067 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 VNM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 142,067 miles

oil leak

oil light flashing on test but then went out advise service /oil pressure check

rear coil springs corroded

slight exhaust blow from flexi hose

Pass 19 Sep 2019 140,249 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 140,242 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 135,725 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 128,830 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 121,027 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 112,940 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 112,911 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 108,889 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 92,853 miles

front tyres are wearing down, rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 72,584 miles

oil light flashing saying change oil now (oil level ok)

Fail 23 May 2012 72,039 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Gearbox mounting defective

engine light on

oil light flashing saying change oil now (oil level ok)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 49,451 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 VNM is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel 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 YX08 VNM, 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 VNM registered?

YX08 VNM is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 April 2008.

Is YX08 VNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX08 VNM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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