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YY08 NRJ

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,419 mi
Last recorded80,419 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 80,419 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 67,779 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 67,646 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 61,907 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 56,413 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 51,061 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 48,747 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 46,447 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 43,223 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 37,210 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 37,210 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 35,777 miles

DPF fitted allowing no smoke tested

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2014 35,777 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

DPF fitted allowing no smoke tested

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 30,452 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 23,336 miles

rear silencer corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2011 17,093 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 NRJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 NRJ, 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 NRJ registered?

YY08 NRJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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