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YY08 MYC

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

101,960 mi
Last recorded101,960 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 MYC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 101,960 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 97,825 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 94,149 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 89,052 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 87,039 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 87,039 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 84,744 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 84,731 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 79,776 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of tyre wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of tyre wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 70,698 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 61,541 miles

Central Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 53,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm tread

Offside Front Tyre 3mm tread

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 46,001 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 42,209 miles

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 38,054 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 31,076 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 26,267 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 MYC is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY08 MYC registered?

YY08 MYC is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is YY08 MYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY08 MYC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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