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YT58 MPY

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,449 mi
Last recorded113,449 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 MPY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 113,449 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion under car and on suspension parts

Fail 5 Jan 2023 113,449 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion under car and on suspension parts

Pass 9 Dec 2021 111,850 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 111,850 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 108,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 108,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 102,424 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 80,634 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 80,631 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 53,944 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 49,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 44,788 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 44,722 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 17 Oct 2014 38,240 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 32,782 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 25,979 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 20,176 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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YT58 MPY is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YT58 MPY, 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 YT58 MPY registered?

YT58 MPY is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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