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YS57 DTF

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,095 mi
Last recorded74,095 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 DTF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 74,095 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 74,094 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 71,891 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 71,891 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2020 70,463 miles

nearside rear h/brake effort low

Pass 6 Sep 2019 65,079 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 60,245 miles

rear bump stops missing

slight play nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 17 Aug 2017 54,899 miles

rear bump stop insecure

slight play nearside front anti roll bar outer link rod

some corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 6 Sep 2016 49,596 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 42,486 miles

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2015 37,819 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 30,832 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 25,520 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 20,115 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 15,167 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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YS57 DTF is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YS57 DTF, 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 YS57 DTF registered?

YS57 DTF is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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