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YY08 LDC

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,627 mi
Last recorded93,627 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 LDC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2021 93,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Drls not working

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 88,974 miles

General corrosion to brake discs, coil springs, suspension, handbrake cables

Fail 30 Jul 2020 88,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

General corrosion to brake discs, coil springs, suspension, handbrake cables

Pass 27 Aug 2019 86,998 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 86,960 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced ignition off (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 78,340 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 78,340 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 May 2017 66,909 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 66,909 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 50,588 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 May 2015 38,498 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 38,498 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 28,691 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 18,823 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2012 15,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 11,513 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 LDC is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LDC, 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 LDC is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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