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98 YMX

2008 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

64,921 mi
Last recorded64,921 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration98 YMX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 64,921 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 62,876 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 60,799 miles

Central Exhaust clamp corroded and half broken

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened and spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened and spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 60,707 miles

All exhaust system corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak

Rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2022 60,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 58,540 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 57,236 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 57,236 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 55,313 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019

Offside Front washer jet slightly misaligned

Rear exhaust joint clamp slightly insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2018
Pass 20 Apr 2017 45,074 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 45,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outerwall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 43,977 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 43,977 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 37,861 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 32,363 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 32,363 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2013 24,596 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre cracking in sidewall

Pass 2 Apr 2012 16,538 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 13,479 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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98 YMX is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 98 YMX, 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 98 YMX registered?

98 YMX is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is 98 YMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 98 YMX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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