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YC57 PYY

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,014 mi
Last recorded42,014 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 PYY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 42,014 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 35,396 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust rear box corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Early perishing to both upper rear bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 35,386 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust rear box corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Early perishing to both upper rear bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 32,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From mirror ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust box corroded on the outer skin

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock upper bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 32,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From mirror ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Rear exhaust box corroded on the outer skin

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock upper bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 27,117 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 27,117 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 18,972 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 18,961 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 18,940 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 18,710 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 18,700 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 18,186 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 17,295 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 16,025 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 14,234 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 11,851 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 11,851 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 9,633 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 9,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YC57 PYY is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC57 PYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC57 PYY registered?

YC57 PYY is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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