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YR58 HXG

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,118 mi
Last recorded120,118 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 HXG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 120,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

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

Rear axle corroded

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 120,107 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

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

Rear axle corroded

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 115,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre cracking

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

Rear axle corroded and rear springs

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play top uj (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 109,383 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 109,383 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2023 107,079 miles

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Outer handle assembly broken. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has nail inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Mounting bracket broken off axle due to corrosion. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Retaining washer. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle assembly. No visible cracks or perforation. Some swelling and delamination. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 107,079 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Outer handle assembly broken. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has nail inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Mounting bracket broken off axle due to corrosion. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Retaining washer. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle assembly. No visible cracks or perforation. Some swelling and delamination. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 104,313 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 104,313 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 101,355 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 101,355 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 98,494 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 98,493 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 89,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joints slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jul 2019 89,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joints slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 78,979 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 73,032 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 68,784 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 59,381 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 51,437 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 42,143 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 33,827 miles

exhaust back box corroded.

offside washer jet poor ok for test.

Fail 3 Aug 2012 33,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

coolant below min.signs off coolant leak around pipe.

exhaust back box corroded.

offside washer jet poor ok for test.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 26,031 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)

front wipers slight smear 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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YR58 HXG is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR58 HXG, 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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YR58 HXG is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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