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CV58 BYY

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,489 mi
Last recorded91,489 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 BYY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 91,489 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 82,959 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 82,959 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 81,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy Silencer collapsing internally (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 81,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy Silencer collapsing internally (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 80,255 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 80,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2022 78,472 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 76,739 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 75,176 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 71,530 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 71,530 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 68,520 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 68,503 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty and slight blow

Pass 30 Aug 2017 66,364 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake pipe bracket (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake pipe bracket (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2016 62,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 55,892 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 47,717 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/front suspension retaining cup corroded

rear beam axle corroded

rear exhaust box corroded through one skin

Fail 30 Aug 2013 39,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust box corroded through one skin

Pass 30 Aug 2013 39,095 miles

o/s/front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust box corroded through one skin

Fail 22 Sep 2012 28,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot full.unable to fully check area

Pass 22 Sep 2012 28,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

boot full.unable to fully check area

Pass 9 Sep 2011 20,904 miles

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

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

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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CV58 BYY is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CV58 BYY, 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 CV58 BYY registered?

CV58 BYY is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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