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BF58 JVK

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

137,522 mi
Last recorded137,522 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 JVK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 137,522 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 137,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tyre worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 132,106 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 132,102 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 126,645 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 123,336 miles

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

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

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

parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 3 Sep 2021 118,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the treaded section of the tyre borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 118,609 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the treaded section of the tyre borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 114,719 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 114,714 miles

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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 110,517 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 110,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 106,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 103,039 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 103,031 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 100,622 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake discs developed lip

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2015 100,622 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake discs developed lip

item removed from viewing area

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2014 86,398 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

offside mirror damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2014 86,398 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

offside mirror damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2013 70,741 miles

exhaust corroded

offside mirror damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2012 54,283 miles

Both front tyers badly perished and craking but ok for mot at time of test

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 54,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyers badly perished and craking but ok for mot at time of test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 40,000 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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BF58 JVK is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BF58 JVK, 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 BF58 JVK registered?

BF58 JVK is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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