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YY57 TVP

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,363 mi
Last recorded128,363 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 TVP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 128,363 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 128,351 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 128,289 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill excessively corroded and holed within 30cms of rear axle front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ENGINE OIL LEVEL ABOVE MAXIMUM ON DIPSTICK

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive NEARSIDE DRIVESHAFT SEAL LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective LAST EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN. EXHAUST NOT INSECURE AT TIME OF TEST (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL CORRODED AT CENTRE AND FRONT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRW CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 121,476 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 121,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 116,324 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 116,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 116,087 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 107,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Rubber Bush Showing Signs Of Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Rubber Bush Showing Signs Of Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 105,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 105,966 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 95,719 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 90,905 miles

cond of rear flexi pipe brackets

very heavy rust in rear exhaust

Pass 20 Oct 2015 80,568 miles

condition and action of nearside and offside outer door handles

condition of rear handbrake cables and brake hose mounts

slight twist nearside front brake hose

Fail 20 Oct 2015 80,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

condition and action of nearside and offside outer door handles

condition of rear handbrake cables and brake hose mounts

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside rear tyre 2mm

slight twist nearside front brake hose

Pass 18 Oct 2014 67,142 miles

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

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

heavy rust rear exhaust

Pass 26 Oct 2013 52,524 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condition and action of offside outer door handle

engine top breather pipe split

heavy rust in rear exhaust box

nearside rear tyre worn uneven to 2mm

Fail 19 Oct 2013 52,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condition and action of offside outer door handle

engine top breather pipe split

heavy rust in rear exhaust box

nearside rear tyre worn uneven to 2mm

Pass 20 Oct 2012 38,717 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 28,297 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 28,274 miles

n/s/f strut top mounting has slight play

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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YY57 TVP is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol 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 YY57 TVP, 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 YY57 TVP registered?

YY57 TVP is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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