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YG58 AVB

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,884 mi
Last recorded79,884 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 AVB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 79,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 79,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 79,146 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 79,146 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 75,780 miles

Knocking noise from both front shock absorbers/strut top mount

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 73,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 72,258 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 69,669 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 66,617 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 66,571 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 62,520 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 59,232 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 59,232 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 55,467 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 48,521 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 44,583 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2014 44,583 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 39,642 miles

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 12 Sep 2012 29,647 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,531 miles

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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YG58 AVB is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol 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 YG58 AVB, 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 YG58 AVB registered?

YG58 AVB is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is YG58 AVB safe to buy?

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