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DY58 LHR

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

155,070 mi
Last recorded155,070 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 LHR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 155,070 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2026 155,058 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 150,650 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 140,320 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Wing mirror damaged

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 140,320 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Wing mirror damaged

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 131,595 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 131,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 122,249 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 110,491 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 110,455 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 102,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 102,572 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 95,929 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

slight blow on exhaust front pipe join

Pass 19 Sep 2018 87,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamped joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone inner rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 87,361 miles

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

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear upper bushes torn out (5.3.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamped joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone inner rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 78,066 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing (4.1.E.1)

front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both front brakes binding slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 70,169 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes worn (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 70,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes worn (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 59,333 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 48,112 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes unbonding

Exhaust backbox outer skin weak

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 37,776 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brakes binding

Pass 10 Sep 2012 27,942 miles

Exhaust Back box starting to deteriorate.

Small tear at end of N/S wiper blade, but still cleans effectivley.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 19,619 miles

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

Nearside front seat belt creased

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

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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DY58 LHR 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 DY58 LHR, 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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DY58 LHR is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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