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YP58 LXC

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,097 mi
Last recorded83,097 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 83,097 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 1 Aug 2022 83,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 6 Aug 2021 78,846 miles

Reverse lights not working

Fail 3 Aug 2021 78,846 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust snapped (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak snapped at front (8.2.2.1 (b))

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 ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Reverse lights not working

Pass 4 Aug 2020 76,763 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to markers (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 73,675 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 63,224 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 63,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2017 59,324 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 90,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 90,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 50,496 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 46,255 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 41,470 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 33,135 miles

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

front brake discs corroding

nearside handbrake reading low

offfside rear brake binding slighty

slight hand brake travel

Pass 18 Nov 2011 25,219 miles

front discs corroded inner face

Fail 18 Nov 2011 25,219 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front discs corroded inner face

offside rear hand brake cable shroud split

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 LXC 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 LXC, 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 LXC registered?

YP58 LXC is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 November 2008.

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