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AU58 VJG

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,839 mi
Last recorded103,839 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 VJG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 103,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 101,745 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 97,452 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 97,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 96,399 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 96,399 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 90,191 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

both rear springs corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2021 90,191 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

both rear springs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 82,669 miles

advise tracking/wheel alignment check

slight damage to front bumper

Fail 24 Nov 2020 82,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside third of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside third of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise tracking/wheel alignment check

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 15 Oct 2019 77,562 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 68,123 miles

Front number plate damaged but still legible

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

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

Nearside Rear park brake efficiency only just met requirement

Offside Front Inner 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))

damage to offside front wing

Pass 23 Oct 2017 59,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 49,521 miles

both rear axle beam bushes have slight play

n/s/f tyre sidewall has light cracking to sidewall

rear exhaust box in quite poor condition

slight damage to front bumper

Fail 24 Oct 2016 49,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall splits all the way round (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear axle beam bushes have slight play

n/s/f tyre sidewall has light cracking to sidewall

rear exhaust box in quite poor condition

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 1 Oct 2015 38,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box in poor condition and blowing slightly (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front bumper slightly damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2015 38,227 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box in poor condition and blowing slightly (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2014 25,624 miles

Rear section of exhuast (back box) corroded but is not allowing gases to escape.

Fail 17 Sep 2014 25,624 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear section of exhuast (back box) corroded but is not allowing gases to escape.

Pass 5 Oct 2013 22,294 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 19,149 miles

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 19 Sep 2011 16,001 miles

nearside front passengers seatbelt, intermittantly gets stuck.

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 VJG is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VJG, 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 AU58 VJG registered?

AU58 VJG is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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