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YY08 HMH

2008 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,930 mi
Last recorded83,930 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 HMH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2026 83,930 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 83,104 miles

exhaust corroded

general corrosion on suspension components

nearside front daytime running light not working

nearside front tyre has damage outer sidewall

Fail 15 Jul 2025 83,100 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

general corrosion on suspension components

nearside front daytime running light not working

nearside front tyre has damage outer sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2024 80,766 miles

exhaust corroding

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front tyre damaged around outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Efficiency low

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in inner edge of tread

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge,perishing and cracking

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

wheel centre caps fitted - wheel retainers not checked

Fail 27 Jun 2024 80,758 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front tyre damaged around outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Efficiency low

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in inner edge of tread

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge,perishing and cracking

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroding

wheel centre caps fitted - wheel retainers not checked

Pass 13 Jul 2023 75,622 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 69,939 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 69,939 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 60,477 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 51,789 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 43,797 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre small cuts

Pass 11 Oct 2017 33,723 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 33,723 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 49,514 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 24,827 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 24,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Nov 2014 15,755 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

adv rear ex corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 15,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

adv rear ex corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 6,210 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 3,571 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 1,991 miles

leak on a/c pipe

Pass 25 Feb 2011 1,600 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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YY08 HMH is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YY08 HMH, 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 YY08 HMH registered?

YY08 HMH is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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