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DG58 HWX

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,101 mi
Last recorded86,101 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 HWX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 86,101 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 85,576 miles

Coil spring corroded ( All around ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 16 May 2024 84,928 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 84,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 84,256 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 84,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 83,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 May 2022 83,550 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 May 2021 80,983 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 80,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions INSIDE/OUTSIDE (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 78,015 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 78,015 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 71,017 miles

items hanging from interior mirror interfering with drivers view to n/side

Fail 3 Jun 2019 71,017 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

items hanging from interior mirror interfering with drivers view to n/side

Pass 17 May 2018 65,188 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 65,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2017 59,706 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 59,704 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement make cause uneven braking (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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)

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

all 4 coil spring corroded

check service history cam belt replacement

oil leaks from sump and sump corroded

rear silencer and center pipe corroded

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 50,997 miles

nearside handbrake cable outer covering split and corroded

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

offside handbrake cable outer covering split and corroded

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2014 45,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 34,730 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust back box outer covering corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 24,312 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer covering corroded

metal blade in n/s/r tyre tread please keep checked

Pass 1 Sep 2011 16,160 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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DG58 HWX 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 65.2%.

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 DG58 HWX, 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 DG58 HWX registered?

DG58 HWX is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is DG58 HWX safe to buy?

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