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YC58 CFA

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,250 mi
Last recorded136,250 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 CFA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 136,250 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 131,002 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 131,002 miles

Emissions not tested Oil level too low (8.2.1.2 (d))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 126,559 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 126,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rusty on inner both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked on outer / inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened very rusty/corrosive (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front low on tyre pressure

Pass 8 Oct 2018 120,812 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 111,501 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 104,473 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 95,572 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 95,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine management light illuminated.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 77,225 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 77,225 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 59,267 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 59,267 miles

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

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 3 Jan 2013 42,131 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 27,603 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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YC58 CFA is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YC58 CFA, 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 YC58 CFA registered?

YC58 CFA is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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