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BG58 LWV

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,163 mi
Last recorded67,163 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 67,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

n/s/r light lens damaged

rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2024 67,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

n/s/r light lens damaged

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2023 63,762 miles

o/s/r coil spring corroded

rear axle corroded

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

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 4 May 2023 62,424 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 4 May 2023 62,424 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 56,715 miles

Exhaust backbox delaminating

surface corrosion on rear axle

Fail 30 May 2022 56,714 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust backbox delaminating

surface corrosion on rear axle

Pass 17 Nov 2021 56,193 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 30 Nov 2020 55,355 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 55,351 miles

Front Position lamp missing both side lights on the front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 54,241 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 52,291 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 49,898 miles

N/S hand brake mount snapped, o/s/r bump stop insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2016 47,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perrished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perrished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

handbrake cable bracket broken

Pass 16 Nov 2015 44,503 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 41,372 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 35,978 miles

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

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

Oil leak

wiperblades split but still clear screen

Pass 13 Nov 2012 29,344 miles

Backbox outer skin corroded

Cut in N/S/F tyre tread (not exposing cord)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak from gearbox turret seal

Pass 16 Nov 2011 22,935 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 22,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R outer Handbrake cover split to cable

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

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 LWV is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWV, 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 LWV registered?

BG58 LWV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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