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BG58 LUJ

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,729 mi
Last recorded50,729 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 LUJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 50,729 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 50,673 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation BY 39% (1.2.1 (d))

COOLANT LEVEL WAS LOW

Pass 14 Oct 2024 44,151 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 44,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2023 40,912 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 37,313 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 37,313 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 35,410 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 32,094 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 30,036 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 28,293 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust muffler (back box) is deteriorating

front brake pads are starting to get low

Pass 16 Oct 2017 26,279 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 24,204 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 21,255 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 18,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 18,008 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 14,594 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 9,686 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 9,686 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

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 LUJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LUJ, 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 BG58 LUJ registered?

BG58 LUJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 November 2008.

Is BG58 LUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 LUJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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