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YR58 JFA

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,277 mi
Last recorded134,277 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 134,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2025 119,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2024 101,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022
Pass 13 May 2021 70,142 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 65,347 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded(leaking)

Pass 22 Nov 2018 62,578 miles

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

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

exhaust back box very corroded and leaking

Pass 24 Nov 2017 59,574 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 57,053 miles

Emissions c/o too high at idle speed

Engine management light on

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Rear wiper blade

Pass 30 Nov 2015 55,839 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 51,986 miles

Exhaust system detyeriorated but not leaking

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 44,746 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 44,746 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 39,711 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 39,711 miles

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 JFA 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 87.5%.

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 JFA, 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 JFA registered?

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

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