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CU58 BVC

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

108,385 mi
Last recorded108,385 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU58 BVC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 108,385 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 108,385 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 99,558 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 99,555 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 92,345 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 92,343 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 92,307 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 82,494 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 82,494 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 74,659 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 74,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 73,463 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive small leak under transmision (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 73,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive small leak under transmision (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 70,179 miles

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

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

front tyre pressures low

osf brake bind

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2019 70,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front tyre pressures low

osf brake bind

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2018 66,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shockabsorber top bush spitting

Fail 29 Jan 2018 66,039 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shockabsorber top bush spitting

Pass 20 Dec 2016 61,299 miles

Central Stop lamp can not see any wires connected to it(not working)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 59,888 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded and scored.

Oil leak from sump area of engine.

Fail 16 Oct 2015 59,888 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded and scored.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak from sump area of engine.

Pass 9 Oct 2014 57,141 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit.

Front brake discs scored and grooved on inner faces.

Front brake pads wearing low.

Oil leak from sump gasket.

Fail 9 Oct 2014 57,141 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit.

Front brake discs scored and grooved on inner faces.

Front brake pads wearing low.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak from sump gasket.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 52,094 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 41,591 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 31,588 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid is getting low

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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CU58 BVC is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 CU58 BVC, 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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CU58 BVC is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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