MOT Status
ValidMileage
84,396 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rusting to rear suspension
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rusting to rear suspension
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rusting to rear subframe
Gearbox mounting defective
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Gearbox mounting defective
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
slight blow from front exhaust system
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear tyre slight perishing
emissions to clean to read
slight blow from front exhaust system
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
engine w/l is on.
rear tyres cracked.
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
YY08 RBU is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 RBU, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of YY08 RBU?
You can check the full history of YY08 RBU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was YY08 RBU registered?
YY08 RBU is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2008.
Is YY08 RBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for YY08 RBU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YY08 RBU have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YY08 RBU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.