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YR58 GWU

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

78,872 mi
Last recorded78,872 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 GWU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 78,872 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 78,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 74,496 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 71,537 miles

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

Offside Front Outer c/v gaiter slightly leaking grease

Pass 25 Aug 2022 68,956 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 66,383 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 63,917 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 60,940 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 54,795 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 47,598 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 40,033 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 32,844 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 27,923 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 22,292 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 15,972 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 11,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 GWU is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GWU, 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 YR58 GWU registered?

YR58 GWU is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is YR58 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR58 GWU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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