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YP57 RVJ

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,896 mi
Last recorded75,896 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP57 RVJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 75,896 miles

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

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

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

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os and ns outter sill damaged in places (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr axle bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2024 75,894 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os and ns outter sill damaged in places (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr axle bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2023 73,142 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 70,617 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Sep 2022 70,616 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2021 69,724 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 68,791 miles

Nearside and offside rack arms slight play

Nearside front tyre worn

Pass 10 Sep 2019 67,286 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 67,286 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 65,558 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 63,687 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 62,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp beam pattern poor

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 58,176 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 58,176 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2013 46,996 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 36,920 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 36,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 29,938 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 18,738 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 18,735 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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YP57 RVJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YP57 RVJ, 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 YP57 RVJ registered?

YP57 RVJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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