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DU58 VYR

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

142,921 mi
Last recorded142,921 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 VYR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 142,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2024 142,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 127,582 miles

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

both rear bump stops broken off

Fail 3 May 2023 127,581 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

both rear bump stops broken off

Pass 10 May 2022 103,582 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2022 103,228 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2021 72,302 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 70,873 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 61,253 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S AND N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 61,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S AND N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 55,084 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 55,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top shock mount rubber (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 49,575 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 36,175 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 30,443 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 26,588 miles

Slight blow from exhaust back box

Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2014 25,609 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,415 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 21,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 13,672 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 13,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 11,333 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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DU58 VYR is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol 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 DU58 VYR, 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 DU58 VYR registered?

DU58 VYR is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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