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YT58 YYW

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,427 mi
Last recorded74,427 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 YYW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 74,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Wing mirror casing damaged

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe axle is corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 29 Mar 2024 72,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder on passenger seat parking permit moved to top off windscreen ()

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 72,001 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder on passenger seat parking permit moved to top off windscreen ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 67,134 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 62,333 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 62,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 57,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 57,787 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 49,626 miles

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

Rear Exhaust clamp corroding though

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 41,876 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN BADLY INNER EDGE

REAR SILENCER DELAMINATED

Fail 6 Sep 2018 41,876 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Signs of brake binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/F TYRE WORN BADLY INNER EDGE

REAR SILENCER DELAMINATED

Pass 7 Sep 2017 35,986 miles

O/S/R seat belt not fitted but stalk/buckle in place

Pass 13 Sep 2016 33,373 miles

rear silencer delaminating

Fail 13 Sep 2016 33,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear silencer delaminating

Pass 2 Sep 2015 30,125 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 30,125 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 25,308 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 20,251 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 20,251 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 17,041 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread on inner edge

small split in o/s wiper blade

Fail 18 Sep 2012 17,041 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread on inner edge

small split in o/s wiper blade

Pass 24 Aug 2011 13,002 miles

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

engine breather pipe split

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 YYW is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YYW, 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 YYW registered?

YT58 YYW is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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