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YK58 OBJ

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,389 mi
Last recorded113,389 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 OBJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 113,389 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 102,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 102,519 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 88,666 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 83,003 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 83,002 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2021 75,361 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 69,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 68,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

both front tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2018 68,119 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 63,525 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wing liner damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2017 63,523 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wing liner damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2016 57,432 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Dec 2016 57,432 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken and exhaust flexi corroded (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 51,030 miles

Child seat fitted seat belt inspection not checked

Engine oil sump corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside front shocker top has slight movement

Offside front wiper slight smear

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 2 Dec 2015 51,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted seat belt inspection not checked

Engine oil sump corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside front shocker top has slight movement

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Dec 2014 44,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 44,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 36,794 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 36,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Nov 2012 29,017 miles

rear exhaust heavily corroded

tyre size is 185 55 H15

both front tyres bald on inner edges - advise to replace

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 21,654 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 21,654 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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YK58 OBJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black 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 YK58 OBJ, 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 YK58 OBJ registered?

YK58 OBJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 December 2008.

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