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YR58 OYJ

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,058 mi
Last recorded67,058 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 OYJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 67,058 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 65,455 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive X 2 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDE'S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 64,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 63,679 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 61,596 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 61,596 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 57,453 miles

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

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

Nearside handbrake cable outer casing split

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

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

Offside handbrake cable outer casing split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 52,458 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 52,458 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 47,425 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 41,553 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 35,531 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 28,380 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 24,106 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 OYJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OYJ, 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 OYJ registered?

YR58 OYJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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The MOT history for YR58 OYJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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