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YX58 OFB

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,221 mi
Last recorded71,221 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 OFB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 71,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 71,219 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 64,618 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

play in both front shocker top mount

Pass 15 Jan 2024 58,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front play in the top shock absorber mount

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

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

rear axle corroded

rear wiper defective

Pass 19 Jan 2023 53,088 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear axle corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2023 53,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear positioned bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear positioned bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 47,515 miles

Front suspension arm rear positioned bushes deteriorating. Nearside and Offside

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2022 47,515 miles

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

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

Front suspension arm rear positioned bushes deteriorating. Nearside and Offside

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 41,700 miles

Both front tyres have uneven treadwear

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

Exhaust system corroded / deteriorating

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre badly perished

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2019 34,055 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2018 30,996 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 27,634 miles

rear exhaust outer casing corroded slight leak of gases

Pass 22 Nov 2016 23,779 miles

both front tyres close to limit

rear exhaust silencer corroded leaking slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2015 20,441 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear shock absorbers rubbers slightly worn

front exhaust slight leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 20,086 miles

rear exhausr back box outer casing corroded slight leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 19,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 15,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 13,262 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 13,262 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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YX58 OFB is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YX58 OFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX58 OFB registered?

YX58 OFB is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is YX58 OFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX58 OFB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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