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YR58 VWB

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,349 mi
Last recorded67,349 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 67,349 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 67,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 60,673 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 58,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 58,355 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake hose burst (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 52,411 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 47,357 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all coil springs corroded

both front drl not working

general under body corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2022 47,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all coil springs corroded

both front drl not working

general under body corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2021 43,105 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Subframe corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2020 38,975 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 38,975 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 32,938 miles

rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Fail 9 Jul 2019 32,871 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2018 29,230 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 24,748 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)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 19,155 miles

Both wiper blades deteriorating

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face Rough (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under tray fitted, Covering Pipes

Pass 30 Jul 2015 14,169 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front strut top mount has slight play in bearing/ bush

o/s front strut top mount has play in bearing/ bush

unable to open boot with the boot release

Pass 23 Oct 2014 10,270 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 10,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 5,977 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 4,971 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 4,028 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 VWB is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VWB, 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 VWB registered?

YR58 VWB is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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