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YY08 OZS

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,933 mi
Last recorded96,933 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 OZS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 96,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 95,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside brake discs pitted to inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 95,842 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust pipe leaking and centre silencer missing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside brake discs pitted to inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 93,592 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside headlamp lens (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 93,578 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside headlamp lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 92,167 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 91,702 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 87,174 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 87,147 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 78,757 miles

SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST

Pass 16 Aug 2019 72,639 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 65,146 miles

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2017 56,399 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 56,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 52,485 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 49,603 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 46,494 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 46,494 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,105 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 40,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jun 2012 40,600 miles

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jun 2011 30,595 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 OZS is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OZS, 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 OZS registered?

YY08 OZS is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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