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BF58 TLZ

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,040 mi
Last recorded65,040 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 TLZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 65,040 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 62,258 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 58,982 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 53,533 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 49,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 48,426 miles

Front exhaust bracket very rusty

Offside Front strut top slight play

Pass 27 Aug 2019 46,749 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside front top strut mount corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2018 43,573 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 40,270 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear coil springs rusty

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 40,270 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear coil springs rusty

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 37,291 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Sep 2015 34,184 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 34,184 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 30,886 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 27,780 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 27,780 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 22,523 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 18,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 18,018 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 TLZ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BF58 TLZ, 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 BF58 TLZ registered?

BF58 TLZ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is BF58 TLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF58 TLZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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