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BG58 RJY

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,663 mi
Last recorded123,663 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 123,663 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 117,307 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 117,302 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 108,987 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 108,937 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Front shock absorber top mount bracket corroded

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and coil springs front sub frame and coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal has movement

Pass 26 Sep 2022 98,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front /rear sections at joins exhaust not corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 98,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front /rear sections at joins exhaust not corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 91,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted and corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

slight blow at all exhaust joints

Fail 28 Sep 2021 91,127 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush debonded, suspension arm sitting on subframe (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted and corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

slight blow at all exhaust joints

Pass 30 Sep 2020 87,718 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 87,337 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 87,337 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 84,261 miles

Offside Door handle

Offside Front 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 19 Sep 2017 76,011 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 69,457 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner run off (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 63,730 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 63,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,559 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 53,207 miles

exhaust deteriorated and slightly blowing

nearside windscreen slightly marked

Fail 7 Nov 2013 53,207 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated and slightly blowing

nearside windscreen slightly marked

Pass 30 Oct 2012 41,590 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 25 Oct 2011 31,141 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside washer jet faulty

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 RJY is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red 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 RJY, 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 RJY registered?

BG58 RJY is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 November 2008.

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