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YY08 HKD

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 HKD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024

Front chassis slight corrosion

Rear axle beam corroding

Fail 14 Feb 2024

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front chassis slight corrosion

Rear axle beam corroding

Pass 20 Jan 2023

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle beam slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2022 100,431 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear trailing arm slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2021 94,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 87,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside exterior door handle broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, legal min 1.6mm. 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear axle corroded

sump on engine corroded

sump slightly oily

Fail 24 Jun 2019 87,837 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside exterior door handle broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, legal min 1.6mm. 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear axle corroded

sump on engine corroded

sump slightly oily

Pass 25 Jun 2018 83,421 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 83,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 76,997 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2017 76,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear h/brake in secure

Rear coil springs corroded

coolant leak

engine oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f top leg mounts worn

Pass 4 Jul 2016 72,242 miles

Nearside Front air bag light on

engine oil leak

front coil springs corroded.

rear coil spring corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2016 72,242 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe blowing /cracked (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front air bag light on

Rear exhaust joint clamp missing

engine oil leak

front coil springs corroded.

rear coil spring corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 67,628 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear wiper split

Pass 13 May 2014 61,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

front discs worn and lipped

rear exhaust outer skin split

Fail 13 May 2014 61,401 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front discs worn and lipped

rear exhaust outer skin split

Pass 13 May 2013 54,882 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2012 50,067 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 40,939 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 40,939 miles

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

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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YY08 HKD is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YY08 HKD, 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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YY08 HKD is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 May 2008.

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