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DY58 SXA

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,820 mi
Last recorded60,820 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 SXA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 60,820 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 60,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 56,928 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 48,580 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 42,483 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 35,627 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 33,134 miles

Engine sump corroded

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 32,784 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 32,540 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 31,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 30,481 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 30,481 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 28,905 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 28,361 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 27,381 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 27,381 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

os front disc scored needs attn hand brake cbles splitting allowing water ingress exhaust blowing on rear box

Pass 7 Aug 2012 24,712 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 21,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 21,140 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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DY58 SXA is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black 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 DY58 SXA, 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 DY58 SXA registered?

DY58 SXA is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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