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YR58 VWU

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,619 mi
Last recorded81,619 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 VWU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 81,619 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 78,371 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Both driveshaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 75,301 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 73,646 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 72,202 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms of rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 65,320 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 56,904 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 49,954 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 49,954 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 42,302 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 42,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 35,509 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 35,507 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner cv gaitor (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 31,139 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 31,139 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 26,434 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 26,434 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 19 Oct 2013 21,282 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2012 17,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 13,164 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 VWU is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

YR58 VWU is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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