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YR58 XWZ

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

161,849 mi
Last recorded161,849 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 161,849 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front sub frame, rear axle, rear spring, rear brake pipe all slight corroded

parking brake weak

slight play in steering joints

Fail 21 Dec 2021 161,841 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 154,566 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 144,745 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 144,745 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 140,475 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 140,475 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 131,965 miles

Nearside rear & Offside rear flexi brake pipe mounting corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2017 131,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear & Offside rear flexi brake pipe mounting corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2016 122,044 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 113,273 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 113,273 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 106,649 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 106,649 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 98,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 98,525 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 84,380 miles

advise near side front tyre wearing inner edge

advise rear exhaust section rusty condition

Pass 29 Nov 2011 61,845 miles

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

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

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 XWZ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 XWZ, 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 XWZ registered?

YR58 XWZ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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