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BV58 YDU

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,822 mi
Last recorded99,822 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 YDU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 99,822 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective botgh lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 96,955 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle coroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 96,144 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 96,144 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 93,983 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 91,293 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 91,292 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 86,042 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 86,039 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 86,034 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 75,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 63,985 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front to rear brake and fuel pipes covered

Pass 7 Sep 2018 53,987 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arms have slight play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn on inner edge no cords present

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn on inner edge no cords present

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 53,984 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn on inner edge no cords present

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arms have slight play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn on inner edge no cords present

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 44,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 38,056 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 38,056 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2015 34,690 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 31,385 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 31,385 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn bald on inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2013 27,814 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2012 26,146 miles

front nearside tyre wearing inner edge

nearside day running light inoperative

Pass 20 Oct 2011 19,164 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 YDU is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 BV58 YDU, 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 YDU is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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