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BG58 LVE

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

71,719 mi
Last recorded71,719 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 LVE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 71,719 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 71,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 69,182 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 69,182 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 67,793 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 67,793 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 66,335 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 66,335 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 64,713 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 64,712 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 63,787 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 63,785 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 61,979 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 59,212 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 57,207 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 57,206 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 52,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.51mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 47,826 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 40,670 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 34,091 miles

exhaust back box corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Nov 2012 27,558 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2011 20,673 miles

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

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 LVE is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 LVE, 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 LVE is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 November 2008.

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