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BG58 LLN

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

61,038 mi
Last recorded61,038 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 LLN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 61,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre pipe/flexi exhaust deteriorating

Pass 9 Dec 2024 59,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 59,161 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 57,291 miles

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 55,633 miles

BACK BOX IN POOR CONDITION

Coil spring corroded O/S/F + BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F + N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 55,633 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BACK BOX IN POOR CONDITION

Coil spring corroded O/S/F + BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F + N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 53,690 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 51,861 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 50,900 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2018 48,522 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 46,865 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2018 46,865 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air fresh/tax disc holder (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 42,927 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre wall damaged

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 38,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2016 38,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 30,840 miles

Engine oil on minimum.

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

Offside outer handbrake cable spliiting.

Rear exhaust box badly corroded.

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

Slight cracking/perishing to rear nearside tyre sidewall.

Fail 15 Jan 2015 30,840 miles

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

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

Engine oil on minimum.

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

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

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 outer handbrake cable spliiting.

Rear exhaust box badly corroded.

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

Slight cracking/perishing to rear nearside tyre sidewall.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 24,186 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded/delaminating.

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

Slight lipping to front brake disc.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Jan 2014 24,184 miles

Nearside 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 box corroded/delaminating.

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

Slight lipping to front brake disc.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jan 2013 18,202 miles

exhaust back box corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2012 12,577 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 12,577 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 LLN 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 BG58 LLN, 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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BG58 LLN is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 December 2008.

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