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YY08 LFL

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,575 mi
Last recorded123,575 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 LFL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 123,575 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 123,556 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2022 123,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 115,935 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 115,931 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 112,519 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Rear axle spring cups corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2020 112,349 miles

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

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Rear axle spring cups corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 100,398 miles

Nearside Front Upper SUMP AS BEEN REPAIRED WITH SEALER . NOT LEAKING TIME OF TEST.

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXIBLES RUSTING UNDER GREEN FIAT COATING (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 100,398 miles

Central Front Lower Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users EGR COOLER LEAKING ON TO EXHAUST ; ANTI FREEZE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect to low aswell (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper SUMP AS BEEN REPAIRED WITH SEALER . NOT LEAKING TIME OF TEST.

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXIBLES RUSTING UNDER GREEN FIAT COATING (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 97,810 miles

front brake disc corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 90,605 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2017 90,380 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing between center and rear silencers (7.1.1)

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 74,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 60,860 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 47,492 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 47,155 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 30,701 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 21,112 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 11,585 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 LFL is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LFL, 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 LFL is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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