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YX58 XHP

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,134 mi
Last recorded134,134 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 XHP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 134,134 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamps foggy, just met pattern requirements

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened been previously repaired (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, mount itself corroded/weakening, also brake hose mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 129,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer surfaces and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 129,831 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm but bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer surfaces and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 126,215 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 126,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 122,282 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 114,738 miles

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

Front subframes corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front Inner c.v boot weeping grease slightly

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn,inner edge very worn

Offside Rear sill corroded

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear brake flexi ferrels corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2020 114,738 miles

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

Front subframes corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front Inner c.v boot weeping grease slightly

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn,inner edge very worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear brake flexi ferrels corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2019 110,664 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 107,642 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 107,642 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 93,036 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex hose (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 93,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex hose (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 81,103 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust temp probe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn on edges.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 79,279 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 79,279 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 76,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust clamp missing (centre to rear joint)

front flexi section of exhaust deteriorated

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Sep 2014 76,144 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust clamp missing (centre to rear joint)

front flexi section of exhaust deteriorated

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2013 72,639 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 67,625 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 57,380 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 XHP is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX58 XHP, 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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YX58 XHP is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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