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YY08 OYV

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,815 mi
Last recorded133,815 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 133,815 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 126,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 117,800 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 117,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 107,609 miles

Baffles loose in rear silenser

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 107,603 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Baffles loose in rear silenser

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 90,518 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 76,578 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 76,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 71,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 60,988 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear tyres cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,257 miles

Central to rear exhaust joint clamp missing

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged internal rear view deteriorated ()

Rear backbox deteriorated

Rear tailgate cannot be opened from outside

Fail 12 Jun 2017 54,221 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle broken/ missing (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Central to rear exhaust joint clamp missing

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged internal rear view deteriorated ()

Rear backbox deteriorated

Rear tailgate cannot be opened from outside

Pass 7 Jun 2016 49,354 miles

Front both tyres running off appear under inflated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside exterior door handle damaged

Nearside exterior mirror damaged

Offside Rear tyre perishing

back box exhaust deteriorated

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

center section to back box exhaust joint clamp missing

child seat not fixed in

exterior handle to open tail gate faulty

front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

head light attachment bracket broken but light still secure

passenger air bag switched off

pay attention to service requirments

under body cover fitted around brake and fuel pipes

Fail 6 Jun 2016 49,354 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front both tyres running off appear under inflated

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside exterior door handle damaged

Nearside exterior mirror damaged

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box exhaust deteriorated

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

center section to back box exhaust joint clamp missing

child seat not fixed in

exterior handle to open tail gate faulty

front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

head light attachment bracket broken but light still secure

passenger air bag switched off

pay attention to service requirments

under body cover fitted around brake and fuel pipes

Pass 13 Jun 2015 44,873 miles

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 40,889 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

back box detorating

Pass 24 Jun 2014 40,886 miles

back box outter skin detorating

Fail 27 Jun 2013 36,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jun 2013 36,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jul 2012 30,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust back box has slight corrosion around the outter skin

Pass 20 Jul 2011 23,828 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 23,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 OYV is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 OYV, 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 OYV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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