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BV58 YDY

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,644 mi
Last recorded101,644 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 101,644 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 101,643 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 88,872 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 88,872 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play needs adjusting (1.1.1 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 74,116 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175x65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 74,116 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear box has large hole (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175x65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 62,673 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 58,760 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 57,575 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 51,369 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh on mirror ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall badly cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 46,485 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 May 2017 43,857 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 42,796 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 41,808 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 41,273 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 41,273 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 36,986 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 29,122 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 20,372 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 YDY is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV58 YDY registered?

BV58 YDY is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is BV58 YDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV58 YDY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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