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BG58 RJV

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

125,089 mi
Last recorded125,089 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 125,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper slightly damage

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2025 125,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper slightly damage

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2024 121,726 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 121,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 115,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 16 Oct 2023 115,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 15 Oct 2022 112,903 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 112,903 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 110,850 miles

nearside day running lamp inoperative

Pass 1 Oct 2020 106,753 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged but secure

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

Nearside Rear bump stop broken sitting in between coil spring

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2020 106,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure broken bracket (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged broken bracket (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged but secure

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

Nearside Rear bump stop broken sitting in between coil spring

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 104,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

exhaust deterioration noted

Fail 15 Aug 2019 104,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

exhaust deterioration noted

Pass 9 Jun 2018 95,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe / hose support bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 95,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) missing brake pad retaining clip (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe / hose support bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two nails ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 81,341 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 71,116 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

exhaust corroded but secure

Fail 17 Jun 2016 71,116 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust corroded but secure

Pass 14 Jul 2015 62,775 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust silencer outer casing is quite corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2015 62,775 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear exhaust silencer outer casing is quite corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 55,324 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 55,314 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 49,457 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 35,888 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 35,888 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 20,293 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 RJV is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 RJV, 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 RJV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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