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BF58 TMZ

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,559 mi
Last recorded115,559 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 TMZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 115,559 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2025 110,324 miles

Central Upper brake light disconnected

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

sump corroded

Pass 1 May 2024 104,375 miles

Both wipers torn

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 104,368 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Both wipers torn

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 98,719 miles

Front Lower radiator support panel corroded

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

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2023 98,717 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to leaking caliper (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower radiator support panel corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2022 93,656 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 93,654 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush deteriorated (Just Passed Mot) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Park brake very little effort

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 89,915 miles

exhaust front pipe blowing / burst

Pass 3 Jan 2020 84,923 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 84,923 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 80,737 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 76,411 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 18 Nov 2016 70,697 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 63,362 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 57,172 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 29 Sep 2014 57,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,135 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 45,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 40,127 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 TMZ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TMZ, 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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BF58 TMZ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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