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CX58 YJB

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,964 mi
Last recorded107,964 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX58 YJB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 107,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp forward of rear silencer blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x small chips in central area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 107,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp forward of rear silencer blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x small chips in central area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 102,555 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2022 102,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2021 89,214 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slightwear or free play

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slightwear or free play

Fail 15 Apr 2021 89,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine coolant on minimum

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also tyres have age related cracks. Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Feb 2020 77,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 74,912 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 74,894 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2018 70,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded and leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 66,776 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 52,636 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERAIOTED

Pass 9 Dec 2014 37,865 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 31,019 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 23,069 miles

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing cracked

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 26 Oct 2012 23,069 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

air intake pipe broken

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing cracked

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2011 20,574 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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CX58 YJB is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol 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 CX58 YJB, 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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CX58 YJB is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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