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YY08 OYA

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,017 mi
Last recorded117,017 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 OYA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 117,017 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 117,017 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 113,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (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 19 Dec 2023 108,700 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 105,866 miles

exhaust front flexi section breaking up

exhaust rear pipe to silencer small hole

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

Fail 29 Dec 2022 105,866 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust front flexi section breaking up

exhaust rear pipe to silencer small hole

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2021 100,606 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded, not blowing

Pass 6 Jan 2021 95,007 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box deteriorated

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

front exhaust clamp deteriorated

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2020 88,734 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox outer skin corroding

nearside front headlamp slightly loose

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2019 88,014 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2019 88,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 81,084 miles

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer slight deterioation

Fail 5 Dec 2018 80,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn & offside front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer slight deterioation

Pass 27 Nov 2017 72,000 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 61,562 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 51,002 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 47,758 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 42,109 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 38,505 miles

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

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 35,284 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 35,262 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 OYA is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OYA, 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 OYA registered?

YY08 OYA is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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