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DY58 XXF

2008 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,726 mi
Last recorded123,726 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 XXF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 123,726 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 123,533 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 202,143 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 194,625 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 187,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 187,846 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 178,755 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 178,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 170,270 miles

Offside Front brake hose slightly twisted, advise further inspection

oil light flashing, heater glow plugs light flashing

Fail 1 Nov 2018 170,270 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes almost to excess, advise further inspection/replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose slightly twisted, advise further inspection

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 2.0mm, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

oil light flashing, heater glow plugs light flashing

Pass 27 Oct 2017 151,927 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 133,566 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 116,300 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 100,694 miles

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

Nearside strut top noisey

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 84,502 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 84,502 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 70,203 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 54,057 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear 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 XXF is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 XXF, 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 XXF registered?

DY58 XXF is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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