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YN58 PFV

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,055 mi
Last recorded114,055 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN58 PFV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 114,055 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 114,053 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust system (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 112,287 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 1954516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 112,282 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 1954516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 107,778 miles

Offside washer jet broken, still providing just enough water to screen

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 107,773 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing partly seized (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside washer jet broken, still providing just enough water to screen

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 98,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 91,902 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 80,264 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 80,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mount clamp missing (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 61,911 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 67,911 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 59,631 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 57,150 miles

No emissions detected

Pass 1 Sep 2012 46,281 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front door handle damage

Fail 1 Sep 2012 46,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front door handle damage

Pass 24 Sep 2011 38,388 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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YN58 PFV is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YN58 PFV, 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 YN58 PFV registered?

YN58 PFV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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