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YP58 LWZ

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,544 mi
Last recorded107,544 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP58 LWZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 107,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 107,483 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside 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 22 Dec 2021 100,991 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 100,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 96,598 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 93,769 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 87,093 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 79,277 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both pipes at rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 79,257 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both pipes at rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 72,344 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 72,344 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 65,038 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 56,150 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 47,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail box deteriorated but gas tight

Fail 7 Dec 2013 47,253 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust tail box deteriorated but gas tight

Pass 7 Dec 2012 39,304 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

coolant level low

offside front wiper blade torn but clearing screen

Pass 7 Dec 2011 28,428 miles

coolant level low

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 LWZ 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 70.6%.

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 LWZ, 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 YP58 LWZ registered?

YP58 LWZ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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