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BG58 LKV

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,851 mi
Last recorded90,851 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 LKV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 90,851 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust and exhaust mounts are corroded.

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly sticky in operation.

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 87,879 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2020 84,777 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 17 Dec 2019 81,390 miles

Both front top suspension mounts corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Rear view mirror deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2019 81,390 miles

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

Both front top suspension mounts corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Rear view mirror deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2018 78,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm + perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm + perrished (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pads getting low

Fail 29 Nov 2018 78,611 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm + perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm + perrished (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Dec 2017 73,613 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 73,613 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 62,083 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 62,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 49,419 miles

rear exhaust starting to corrode and getting weak

Fail 23 Dec 2015 49,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear exhaust starting to corrode and getting weak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 36,176 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brakes only just met requirments (29%) imbalance

Fail 15 Dec 2014 36,176 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

air freshener removed before test

front brakes only just met requirments (29%) imbalance

offside front tyre on 3mm + bald inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2013 29,558 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2012 24,187 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 24,187 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 18,601 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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BG58 LKV 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 63.2%.

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 BG58 LKV, 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 BG58 LKV registered?

BG58 LKV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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