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YR58 JFK

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,070 mi
Last recorded125,070 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 JFK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 125,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 117,020 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 117,017 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering system excessively rough leg top bearing seized (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 94,077 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 94,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 81,400 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 81,396 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s hand brake cable broke

Pass 25 Sep 2012 60,251 miles

back box outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2012 59,718 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2011 39,733 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 JFK is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JFK, 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 JFK registered?

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

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