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YP58 HRN

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,650 mi
Last recorded100,650 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP58 HRN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 100,650 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 100,649 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear pipe to back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 95,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 90,719 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 82,820 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount split

Fail 21 Sep 2022 82,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount split

Pass 14 Oct 2021 78,008 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 76,929 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 73,669 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 73,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 65,977 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 65,977 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 53,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front wiper blade split

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2017 53,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front wiper blade split

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 48,472 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 48,469 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 42,533 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 33,037 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 26,642 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 26,642 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 18,363 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 16,804 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges ok for test.

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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YP58 HRN is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YP58 HRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP58 HRN registered?

YP58 HRN is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 November 2008.

Is YP58 HRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP58 HRN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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