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BV58 YDH

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,232 mi
Last recorded132,232 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 YDH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 132,232 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 129,812 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper strut mount corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2024 129,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure High Beam Lamp (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure High Beam Lamp (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 55 r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 123,867 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front sill damaged

Rear Exhaust hitting to bumper

Fail 17 Aug 2023 123,865 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front sill damaged

Rear Exhaust hitting to bumper

Pass 16 Aug 2022 115,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi part welded in (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Top shock mount rough when turned

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Top shock mount rough when turned

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 115,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi part welded in (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Top shock mount rough when turned

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Top shock mount rough when turned

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 107,372 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 105,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 105,546 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 102,440 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 96,111 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 91,221 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 85,589 miles

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge.

both front lower arms rear bushes splitting.

exhaust system very rotten.

Fail 27 Jul 2016 85,589 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower arms rear bushes splitting.

exhaust system very rotten.

Pass 5 Aug 2015 75,578 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 75,578 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 63,707 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nsf tyre bold on inner and close to bold on outer edge.

osf tyre bold on inner edge.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 63,707 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nsf tyre bold on inner and close to bold on outer edge.

osf tyre bold on inner edge.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 52,390 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,109 miles

Backbox has deteriorated

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Fail 11 Sep 2012 44,109 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Backbox has deteriorated

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Pass 2 Sep 2011 34,688 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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BV58 YDH is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BV58 YDH, 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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BV58 YDH is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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