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YT58 SYW

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,948 mi
Last recorded91,948 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 SYW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 91,948 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 91,938 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 90,240 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 89,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 87,300 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 87,300 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 86,228 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 85,149 miles

Both front top mount cups corroded

O/S/R shock absorber corroded

Rear springs corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2020 85,149 miles

Both front top mount cups corroded

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

O/S/R shock absorber corroded

Rear springs corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2019 84,460 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 83,265 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 83,265 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 79,412 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 71,666 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 60,943 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 53,206 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 42,811 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 31,898 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 22,203 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 14,233 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 SYW 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 80%.

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 YT58 SYW, 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 SYW registered?

YT58 SYW is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is YT58 SYW safe to buy?

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