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CX58 WGU

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,147 mi
Last recorded67,147 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX58 WGU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 67,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2026 67,012 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 May 2025 62,646 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2025 62,568 miles

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2024 57,624 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Down pipe from catalytic converter to gear box, mounting bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom arm ball joint, very slight play in ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 57,624 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Down pipe from catalytic converter to gear box, mounting bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom arm ball joint, very slight play in ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 52,191 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 45,265 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear subframe/suspension components etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe bump stops deteriorating

slight lift in both front strut top mountings advise attention

Fail 21 Apr 2022 45,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear subframe/suspension components etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe bump stops deteriorating

slight lift in both front strut top mountings advise attention

Pass 5 May 2021 39,923 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 39,910 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine light on. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 39,341 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 38,997 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 38,997 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

o/s/f brake discs been hot

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge borderline

o/s/r bump stop detatched

Pass 24 Aug 2018 34,821 miles

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

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

Offside Front top strut mounting has slight wear

Fail 22 Aug 2018 34,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front top strut mounting has slight wear

Pass 30 Aug 2017 28,776 miles

rear wiper split / rear exhaust casing rotted

Fail 30 Aug 2017 28,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear wiper split / rear exhaust casing rotted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 28,374 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 26,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded but not blowing

Fail 8 Mar 2016 26,875 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear mounting/vertical bush split from arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded but not blowing

Pass 12 Mar 2015 25,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear silencer outer covering corroded and peeling but no leaks

Pass 13 Mar 2014 23,925 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 22,105 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2013 22,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust back box corroded

handbrake cables appear siezed

Pass 15 Mar 2012 19,395 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 19,395 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 18,603 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 18,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear handbrake cable, casing slightly split.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front wiper blade split on edge.

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 18,035 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine breather split.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear handbrake cable, casing slightly split.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front wiper blade split on edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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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CX58 WGU is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CX58 WGU, 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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CX58 WGU is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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