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BG58 WUA

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,630 mi
Last recorded114,630 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 WUA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 114,630 miles

Both rear shock absorbers bushes deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 5 Jul 2024 109,793 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 109,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 108,395 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 98,910 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 82,800 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 82,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 74,296 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 74,251 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 67,592 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Front lower sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2019 67,592 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Front lower sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2018 60,139 miles

back box casing corroded

centre to rear exhaust joint has slight blow

Fail 21 May 2018 60,137 miles

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

Rear Axle fractured due to corrosion (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

back box casing corroded

centre to rear exhaust joint has slight blow

Pass 31 Jul 2017 56,565 miles

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

both rear tyres worn and cracked on sidewalls

Pass 29 Jul 2016 52,640 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2015 47,509 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 47,509 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 42,862 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2014 42,862 miles

rear silencer corroded

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 42,687 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 36,697 miles

front brake discs are lipped

front brake pads are low

nearside front tyre is perishing in tread

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2013 36,023 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front brake discs are lipped

offside front shock absorber is damp

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2012 30,507 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 25,791 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is cut down to cord but only 10mm across

Fail 30 Jul 2012 25,791 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre is cut down to cord but only 10mm across

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 WUA is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WUA, 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 WUA is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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