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CY58 FFS

2008 Fiat 500

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,226 mi
Last recorded101,226 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY58 FFS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 101,226 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 95,795 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 95,661 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 90,428 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 89,941 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 89,915 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH HEAVILY CORRODED AND WEAKEND (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH VOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGES 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened MOUNT AN BEARING WORN (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 87,389 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 87,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE BALD IN PLACES 185/55/15

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 81,052 miles

Nearside Coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 81,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 72,122 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 72,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2017 64,834 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 64,825 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 48,573 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 48,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 39,858 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 30,755 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 30,472 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 23,216 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 16,359 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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CY58 FFS is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 CY58 FFS, 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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What year was CY58 FFS registered?

CY58 FFS is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 December 2008.

Is CY58 FFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY58 FFS shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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