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BV58 LWL

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,201 mi
Last recorded64,201 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 64,201 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 64,200 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Rear silencer corroded and blowing to excess. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lift in the Nearside front strut top mounting.

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

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

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

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

The centre exhaust section corroded in places.

The front headlamp lenses deteriorating, light output not effected at this time.

Pass 7 Jan 2025 57,572 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 57,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 51,887 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 51,887 miles

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

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

1.5 litres of engine oil added ( to carry out emission test )

Pass 6 Jan 2023 46,264 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 46,264 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 43,749 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 43,749 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 43,638 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 43,397 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 43,397 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 42,478 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 40,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 36,219 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 36,219 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 31,830 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 28,547 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 28,487 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 24,964 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 24,964 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 21,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil level low

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2013 21,317 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil level low

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2012 17,803 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 13,512 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 LWL is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LWL, 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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BV58 LWL is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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