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AY58 YRE

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,928 mi
Last recorded74,928 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 YRE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 74,928 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 74,927 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 71,192 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 71,131 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 69,233 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 69,233 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 67,344 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 64,985 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 64,943 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1:265% (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 61,149 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 58,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 58,125 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed & wires protruding (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed & wires protruding (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 52,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 48,070 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 48,070 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 41,488 miles

Front exhaust flexi det

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 37,758 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded / deterated

Fail 28 Apr 2015 37,758 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded / deterated

Pass 29 Apr 2014 33,019 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 27,826 miles

both fron tyres wearing on inner edge

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted from being stationary

Fail 29 Apr 2013 27,826 miles

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

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

both fron tyres wearing on inner edge

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted from being stationary

Pass 30 Sep 2011 21,760 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 YRE is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YRE, 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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AY58 YRE is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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