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CV58 BZC

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,696 mi
Last recorded104,696 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 BZC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 104,696 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 104,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Mounting Has Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Mounting Has Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 103,654 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake only just meets minimum efforts

Pass 19 Jan 2024 102,838 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 102,835 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 102,815 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Axle fractured corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2023 98,241 miles

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))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 97,982 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 86,797 miles

Nearside rear handbrake cable deteriorated

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

Slight imbalance in front brakes

Fail 10 Dec 2021 86,797 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle corroded next to shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside rear handbrake cable deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 27 Nov 2020 77,870 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 72,090 miles

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

Rear Axle treatment and repair

Pass 11 Dec 2018 66,441 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

some corrosion around rear beam not excessive

some movement in n/s suspension top mounting not yet excessive

Pass 14 Dec 2017 57,741 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 57,741 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 45,727 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 45,727 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 39,300 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 38,301 miles

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 2 Oct 2014 38,301 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 1 Oct 2013 36,944 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 36,944 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 33,239 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 17,530 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 BZC is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CV58 BZC, 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 BZC registered?

CV58 BZC is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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