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YT58 YZU

2008 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,649 mi
Last recorded105,649 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 YZU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 105,649 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 105,649 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 101,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 101,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 96,437 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 92,114 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 86,596 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 86,581 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 84,865 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 84,860 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 79,744 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 79,742 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 74,380 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 73,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 21 May 2016 70,062 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 70,025 miles

bad water leak

oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2016 70,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bad water leak

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2015 61,936 miles

Engine oil sump pan corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 49,370 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 49,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 32,971 miles

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

Oil light flashing (Oil change due)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 29,165 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Whole exhaust system exsesivly corroded + rear box outer skin hangging off

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 21,659 miles

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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YT58 YZU is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YZU, 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 YZU registered?

YT58 YZU is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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