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AY58 YPM

2008 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

100,534 mi
Last recorded100,534 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 YPM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 100,534 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 97,897 miles

Offside Front Upper Offside Steering system slightly rough top suspension top mount

Rear Exhaust poor

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 93,161 miles

Offside Steering system slightly rough top suspension top mount (2.1.1 (a))

Rear exhaust poor

Pass 17 Jul 2023 88,345 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 86,985 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 86,966 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

both rear handbrake efforts low

Pass 6 Dec 2021 85,586 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 85,586 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 85,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 85,570 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush debonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 83,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 83,556 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 74,530 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 74,483 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 63,920 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 60,548 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 60,548 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 51,270 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 51,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 43,560 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 43,560 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 37,055 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 37,055 miles

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 29,065 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 20,563 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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AY58 YPM is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AY58 YPM, 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 AY58 YPM registered?

AY58 YPM is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 October 2008.

Is AY58 YPM safe to buy?

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