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YY57 TVT

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,779 mi
Last recorded69,779 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 TVT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 69,779 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded corrosion on all suspension coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 1 mount broken away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted advise repair (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened advise replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded and outer casings breaking away

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2025 63,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking Grease, Clip Poor (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Door Handle Defective But Can Still Be Opperated

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Reverse Lamp Inoperative

Fail 1 Feb 2025 63,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking Grease, Clip Poor (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Door Handle Defective But Can Still Be Opperated

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Reverse Lamp Inoperative

Pass 6 Feb 2024 48,421 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 47,668 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 47,598 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 40,591 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 32,116 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 23,708 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 14,645 miles

All tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 20 Jan 2015 12,054 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight corrosion rear silencer

Fail 20 Jan 2015 12,054 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight corrosion rear silencer

Fail 9 Jan 2014 11,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 11,225 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 10,394 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 9,781 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 8,822 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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YY57 TVT is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YY57 TVT, 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 YY57 TVT registered?

YY57 TVT is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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The MOT history for YY57 TVT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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