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YN58 ZXX

2008 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

107,209 mi
Last recorded107,209 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN58 ZXX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 107,209 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 104,189 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 103,472 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 99,809 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box blow and blow from middle to rear join (clamp loose) (6.1.2 (a))

Scratching on the headlight lens but not seriously reducing light output

Fail 17 Aug 2023 99,802 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box blow and blow from middle to rear join (clamp loose) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 95,402 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 95,402 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 91,556 miles

Central Exhaust badly fitted

Front Pads badly fitted

Offside Front Shockabsorber cover loose

Fail 26 Jul 2021 91,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust badly fitted

Front Pads badly fitted

Offside Front Shockabsorber cover loose

Pass 29 Jul 2020 85,844 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 85,838 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 80,273 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))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 73,078 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 71,256 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 69,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 69,244 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 1 Mar 2016 62,983 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 62,914 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 56,880 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 56,767 miles

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front driving lights slight blue tint

exhaust backbox corroded

offside front beam pattern poor

Pass 15 Feb 2014 49,421 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 43,343 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 43,343 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 38,973 miles

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

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

back box deteriorated

both front discs wearing thin

Fail 31 Aug 2012 38,973 miles

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

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

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

back box deteriorated

both front discs wearing thin

Pass 19 Aug 2011 29,000 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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YN58 ZXX is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ZXX, 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 ZXX registered?

YN58 ZXX is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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