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YR58 DTK

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,263 mi
Last recorded136,263 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 DTK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 136,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 136,261 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 127,357 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 127,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 105,755 miles

Coolant low. Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 105,755 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant low. Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 80,491 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 80,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 72,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 62,355 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 51,367 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 49,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 45,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 42,636 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 40,195 miles

Exhaust deteriated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Sep 2015 36,283 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 31,509 miles

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 8 Oct 2013 26,121 miles

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

all tyres slightly cracking

condition of rear brake discs

exhaust rear

Fail 8 Oct 2013 26,120 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

all tyres slightly cracking

condition of rear brake discs

exhaust rear

Pass 7 Nov 2012 22,369 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 20,034 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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YR58 DTK is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR58 DTK, 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 YR58 DTK registered?

YR58 DTK is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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