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YR58 OXJ

2008 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

203,932 mi
Last recorded203,932 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 OXJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 203,932 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 201,487 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 201,487 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 194,445 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

door mirrors slightly loose

o/s/f tyre badly scrubbed on inner shoulder

o/s/r tyre tread around 3mm in places

rusting on suspension

slight damage on screen

Pass 31 Aug 2018 186,688 miles

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

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

damage on screen

n/s/r tyre tread low

rusting on suspension

uneven rear brake application-handbrake lower reading o/s

Fail 29 Aug 2018 186,688 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure cat snapping (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

damage on screen

n/s/r tyre tread low

rusting on suspension

uneven rear brake application-handbrake lower reading o/s

Pass 6 Sep 2017 177,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front leg top bearings slightly rough

exhaust corroding

o/s headlamp slightly insecure

rusting on suspension

slight damage on screen

wear and corrosion on brake discs

Fail 6 Sep 2017 177,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front leg top bearings slightly rough

exhaust corroding

o/s headlamp slightly insecure

rusting on suspension

slight damage on screen

wear and corrosion on brake discs

Pass 4 Oct 2016 159,768 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket broken

o/s/f leg top bearing rough

rusting on rear subframe

slight damage on screen

Fail 3 Oct 2016 159,767 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket broken

o/s/f leg top bearing rough

rusting on rear subframe

Pass 17 Sep 2015 138,015 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

washer partially blocked

Pass 19 Sep 2014 118,820 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front and o/s/r tyre treads 2-3mm in places

Fail 19 Sep 2014 118,817 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front and o/s/r tyre treads 2-3mm in places

Pass 21 Oct 2013 101,411 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight damage on screen

Fail 21 Oct 2013 101,411 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight damage on screen

Pass 4 Oct 2012 83,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust badly corroded

slight damage on screen

Fail 4 Oct 2012 83,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust badly corroded

slight damage on screen

Pass 3 Nov 2011 67,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r tyre tread wearing on outer edge

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 OXJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OXJ, 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 OXJ registered?

YR58 OXJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 October 2008.

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