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AY58 YRC

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,384 mi
Last recorded168,384 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 YRC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 168,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 168,219 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 157,232 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 157,232 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2020 150,007 miles

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

Offside Rear braking effort slightly low/noise

Pass 26 Sep 2019 146,881 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 141,362 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 141,362 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 135,704 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 117,564 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 117,472 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 93,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre has slight blocking

Fail 21 Aug 2015 93,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre has slight blocking

Pass 4 Sep 2014 74,246 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 55,027 miles

front discs worn

Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,242 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 18,981 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 YRC is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YRC, 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 YRC registered?

AY58 YRC is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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