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YR58 VWE

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,070 mi
Last recorded147,070 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 147,070 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 147,070 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 143,667 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 143,629 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 139,684 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 137,193 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 137,174 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 136,619 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear 2mm worn more inner edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn more inner edge & cracking

Pass 3 Jan 2019 135,149 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 135,109 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 126,875 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 126,874 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 109,542 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides with weight off (2.5.A.1c)

Front coil spring corroded both sides, (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front exhaust bracket deteriated, causing a rattle,

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides, (3.7.B.3)

engine breather pipe split, dangerous because of fumes in cabin

Fail 7 Feb 2017 109,542 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides, (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort park brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides with weight off (2.5.A.1c)

Front coil spring corroded both sides, (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front exhaust bracket deteriated, causing a rattle,

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides, (3.7.B.3)

engine breather pipe split, dangerous because of fumes in cabin

Pass 10 Dec 2015 87,832 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 59,094 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edge. may be tracking.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Surface cracking on n/s rear tyre wall

Pass 30 Aug 2013 30,237 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 27,044 miles

nsf/osf wiper blades noisy

Pass 22 Sep 2011 22,820 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 22,820 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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 VWE is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VWE, 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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YR58 VWE is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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