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YD58 SYX

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

91,538 mi
Last recorded91,538 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 SYX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 91,538 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 91,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 91,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 83,967 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 83,967 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 81,400 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 81,400 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 79,122 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 78,230 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated and corroded at front

Pass 30 Nov 2019 77,646 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 30 Nov 2018 76,660 miles

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

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

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front side light lense insecure

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 30 Nov 2018 76,660 miles

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

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

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front side light lense insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2017 73,284 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 73,283 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 67,721 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 58,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2015 58,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 53,929 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 53,909 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 41,917 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 41,917 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 25,070 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 16,792 miles

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)

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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YD58 SYX is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 YD58 SYX, 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 YD58 SYX registered?

YD58 SYX is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 October 2008.

Is YD58 SYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD58 SYX shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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