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BG58 LUF

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,383 mi
Last recorded68,383 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 LUF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 68,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 64,932 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 60,235 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 59,181 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 58,199 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 58,186 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 57,087 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 56,001 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 55,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 52,516 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2017 49,786 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 45,547 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 38,817 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 37,065 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 31,100 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 31,100 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 24,082 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 16,954 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 LUF is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BG58 LUF, 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 LUF registered?

BG58 LUF is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 November 2008.

Is BG58 LUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 LUF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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