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YY08 OYR

2008 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,316 mi
Last recorded163,316 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 OYR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 163,316 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 163,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 162,058 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 162,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2019 154,268 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 145,249 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 134,548 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 125,677 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 117,498 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 106,855 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 106,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 93,258 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 67,675 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 OYR is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OYR, 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 OYR registered?

YY08 OYR is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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