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AY58 YPX

2008 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,740 mi
Last recorded98,740 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 YPX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 98,740 miles

lower rear engine mount deteriorating/cracking slight movement

Fail 14 Oct 2025 98,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

lower rear engine mount deteriorating/cracking slight movement

Pass 7 Oct 2024 96,152 miles

both rear tyres wearing lower on outer edges of treads

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread approaching wear markers

o/s/f brake grabbing binding slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing lower on outer edge of treads

Fail 7 Oct 2024 96,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

1 of 2 number plate lights inop

both rear tyres wearing lower on outer edges of treads

coolant level low

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread approaching wear markers

o/s/f brake grabbing binding slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing lower on outer edge of treads

Pass 4 Oct 2023 92,300 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 90,052 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 88,925 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 85,487 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 82,858 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2019 76,459 miles

N/S/F top strut mount lift in bush

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer outer covering rotting off

Pass 13 Feb 2018 65,371 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall light cracking

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2018 65,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall light cracking

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2017 59,145 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 52,607 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 52,607 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 46,325 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside outer door handle loose

Fail 2 Mar 2015 46,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside outer door handle loose

Pass 4 Mar 2014 40,614 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 40,614 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 33,649 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,403 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 30,403 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 22,171 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 YPX is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YPX, 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 YPX registered?

AY58 YPX is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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