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AU58 YAO

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,438 mi
Last recorded100,438 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 YAO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2024 100,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 91,884 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 80,337 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 80,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 71,451 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 71,451 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 61,999 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2020 61,999 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2019 47,440 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

boot & rear bumper damaged

boot release handle not working but boot opens from key

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Jun 2019 47,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Front daytime running lamps inoperative

Front exhaust clamp missing

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin corroded off & slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bumper damaged

Rear tailgate release handle inoperative-can only be opened by remote fob

Pass 21 Jun 2018 44,673 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 44,673 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2016 35,561 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 27,114 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 23,430 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 17,574 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 10,789 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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AU58 YAO is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AU58 YAO, 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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AU58 YAO is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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