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BN58 SZU

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,125 mi
Last recorded45,125 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 SZU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 45,125 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 44,938 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both bulbs not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Clamp rotted (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 42,408 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 42,408 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 40,020 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 38,683 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 37,690 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 36,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 35,583 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 33,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 31,626 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 29,581 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded, also rear clamp corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 24,599 miles

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

Front discs lipped

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (7.1.2)

Rear back box corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 18,612 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

osf tyre sidewall cracked

osr tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2013 16,195 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 16,193 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear shock absorber top mounting split but not enought to fail

Pass 17 Sep 2012 12,646 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 9,982 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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BN58 SZU is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN58 SZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN58 SZU registered?

BN58 SZU is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is BN58 SZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 SZU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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