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BV58 DXP

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,353 mi
Last recorded66,353 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 DXP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 66,353 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 66,084 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 64,426 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

Fail 2 Dec 2023 64,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

Pass 5 Dec 2022 59,951 miles

Exhaust mounting defective + corroded all round (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

air box loose - missing one bolt

Pass 22 Dec 2021 57,250 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2021 57,250 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust clamp missing

exhaust corroded

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 54,237 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 49,717 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 47,051 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 44,793 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 44,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven brakes uneven on increase (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 40,411 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 40,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 36,065 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 30,576 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 27,509 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 23,249 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 23,178 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 18,997 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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BV58 DXP is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV58 DXP, 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 BV58 DXP registered?

BV58 DXP is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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