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YH58 PCX

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,315 mi
Last recorded70,315 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 PCX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 70,315 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 69,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 69,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 64,543 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 61,588 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 60,471 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 59,829 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 59,829 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 59,823 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 59,823 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 59,712 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 59,709 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 59,028 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 59,028 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 58,298 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 58,298 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 55,640 miles

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

Oil leak ()

top engine breather hose split

Fail 12 Sep 2016 55,639 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Oil leak ()

top engine breather hose split

Pass 18 Sep 2015 51,854 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 51,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 47,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 41,427 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 33,975 miles

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

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

plastic shields fitted unable to check brake pipes

Pass 19 Oct 2011 25,771 miles

plastic shields fitted unable to check brake pipes

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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YH58 PCX is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH58 PCX, 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 YH58 PCX registered?

YH58 PCX is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 October 2008.

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