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BG58 LWR

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,442 mi
Last recorded37,442 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 37,442 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated/corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2021 34,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 34,159 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 26,966 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in n/s/f strut top mount

Pass 14 Nov 2018 16,573 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 rear ()

Coolant leak ()

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test x2 zones 'a / b' ()

Pass 30 Nov 2017 6,380 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 6,070 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 5,440 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 4,771 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 4,298 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 3,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 3,584 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 3,373 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 LWR is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LWR, 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 LWR registered?

BG58 LWR is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 December 2008.

Is BG58 LWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 LWR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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