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DB58 BLB

2008 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,104 mi
Last recorded93,104 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB58 BLB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 93,104 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 88,723 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2025 88,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2024 83,467 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 83,444 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 82,178 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 79,263 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 79,263 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 76,558 miles

Front exhaust deteriorated

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 72,391 miles

nsf door handle stiff

Pass 28 Oct 2015 55,933 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT INNER (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 55,872 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT INNER (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 38,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2014 38,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 23,807 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 19,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 15,996 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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DB58 BLB is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DB58 BLB, 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 DB58 BLB registered?

DB58 BLB is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is DB58 BLB safe to buy?

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