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BV58 DXE

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,214 mi
Last recorded98,214 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 DXE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 98,214 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 98,214 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 May 2025 97,328 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside washer jet poor

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

full exhaust poor condition

Fail 29 Apr 2025 97,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens deteriorated projected beam image effected and reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens deteriorated projected beam image effected and reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

All coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also cracked/perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 95,461 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 95,461 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear shocker tops (5.3.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 93,177 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top shocker mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 93,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp not working front park (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top shocker mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 89,581 miles

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

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

Stonechip in zone A but smaller then 10mm in diameter

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 82,585 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (Rear wishbone bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 82,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (Rear wishbone bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 74,972 miles

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

Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated

Nearside front tyre perished and wearing on inside edge

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 23 Apr 2019 64,361 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 61,323 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 59,983 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 54,662 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 51,039 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 50,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 46,399 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 41,957 miles

Exhaust back box corroding.

Fail 5 Dec 2012 41,957 miles

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

Exhaust back box corroding.

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 32,303 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BV58 DXE is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White 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 BV58 DXE, 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 BV58 DXE registered?

BV58 DXE is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 November 2008.

Is BV58 DXE safe to buy?

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