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YY08 LCX

2008 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,397 mi
Last recorded134,397 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 134,397 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective CAT TO FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Rear AXEL CORRODED

Fail 19 Nov 2024 134,397 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective CAT TO FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Rear AXEL CORRODED

Pass 17 Nov 2023 130,299 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective CAT TO FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

REAR AXEL CORRODED

Fail 27 Oct 2023 130,245 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD AREA (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (HOLED) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL(HOLED) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 126,283 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

GENERAL CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSHION COMPONANTS

Nearside Front HEADLAMP TOP BRACKET BROKEN BUT STILL SECURE

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 126,246 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

GENERAL CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSHION COMPONANTS

Nearside Front HEADLAMP TOP BRACKET BROKEN BUT STILL SECURE

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 121,145 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 121,145 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 114,939 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 105,619 miles

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2018 101,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre showing signs of deterioration on sides walls

Fail 19 Mar 2018 101,513 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre showing signs of deterioration on sides walls

Pass 24 Mar 2017 94,836 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 94,818 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,071 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 90,071 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 81,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 73,613 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 69,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 69,302 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 61,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 61,821 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 42,524 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 42,524 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 LCX is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YY08 LCX, 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 LCX is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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