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YY08 OYW

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 OYW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Aug 2024

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Aug 2023 58,085 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Aug 2023 58,085 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Aug 2022 56,505 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 55,999 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 55,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 May 2021 55,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 43,775 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 41,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly in tread and on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly in tread and on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 41,199 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly in tread and on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly in tread and on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 39,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip at nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust silencer outer layer corroded away

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 39,729 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip at nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust silencer outer layer corroded away

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 37,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking but no sign of cords or plys

Rear Exhaust back box and clamp corroded but not resulting in blowing of exhaust gasses

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 35,029 miles

both upper strut mounts play

Fail 14 Jun 2016 35,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both upper strut mounts play

Pass 25 Jun 2015 32,314 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 29,194 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 25,263 miles

rear exaust skin corroded & peeling

Fail 11 Jun 2013 25,259 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 21,534 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 21,534 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 18,557 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 OYW is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OYW, 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 OYW registered?

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

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