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AU58 VGA

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,098 mi
Last recorded115,098 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 VGA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 115,098 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 115,096 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Oil pressure warning lamp illuminated. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed Vert low fuel reserves (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 107,028 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 107,028 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 97,206 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge IS ON LIMIT... (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 88,004 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 88,003 miles

Emissions not tested oil warning lamp indicates a fault. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 82,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement vertical lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 82,154 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement vertical lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 78,067 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 65,775 miles

Central Front Exhaust clamp broken

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Play in both front upper shock rubber cups

Rear N/S bump stop missing

Rear O/S Bump stop insecure

Fail 12 Feb 2020 65,775 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Central Front Exhaust clamp broken

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Play in both front upper shock rubber cups

Rear N/S bump stop missing

Rear O/S Bump stop insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2019 55,950 miles

both n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension cups signs of corrosion.

n/s/f tyre 2-3 mm and worn inner edge.

n/s/r o/s/r and o/s/f coil spring signs of corrosion.

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished (advise replacement)

oil mist n/s/f shock.

rear exhaust outer layer very rusty.

Fail 11 Feb 2019 55,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm rear bushes starting to split/de-bond.

both n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension cups signs of corrosion.

n/s/f tyre 2-3 mm and worn inner edge.

n/s/r o/s/r and o/s/f coil spring signs of corrosion.

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished (advise replacement)

oil mist n/s/f shock.

rear exhaust outer layer very rusty.

Pass 7 Feb 2018 51,821 miles

both top shock metal cups signs of corrosion.

front exhaust flexi pipe worn.

lower coils on rear springs very rusty.

n/s/r tyre signs of cracking/perished.

o/s/r tyre signs of cracking/perished.

o/s/r tyre valve cracking/perished.

Fail 6 Feb 2018 51,821 miles

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

both top shock metal cups signs of corrosion.

front exhaust flexi pipe worn.

lower coils on rear springs very rusty.

n/s/r tyre signs of cracking/perished.

o/s/r tyre signs of cracking/perished.

o/s/r tyre valve cracking/perished.

Pass 13 Feb 2017 48,533 miles

both o/s tyre valves perished.

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

rear exhaust outer layer very rusty (on top)

rear tyres signs of cracking/perished.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 47,089 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes bonding starting to fail.

both rear tyres cracking/perished.

coil springs all round surface rust.

n/s/r alloy wheel slightly out of shape.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

slight free play in o/s/f top suspension mount.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 44,737 miles

damage n/s/r rim

Pass 20 Dec 2013 41,221 miles

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

slight damage n/s/r rim

Pass 3 Jan 2013 36,544 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 36,544 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 28,131 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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AU58 VGA is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AU58 VGA, 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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AU58 VGA is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 October 2008.

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