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DG58 XHX

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,591 mi
Last recorded88,591 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 XHX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 88,591 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 84,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 81,189 miles

Engine oil sump corroded and weeping oil (porous)

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion to front and rear suspension components

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 81,183 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure Front pipe and centre section brackets corroded and snapped, front flexible section split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak blowing from manifold area (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Engine oil sump corroded and weeping oil (porous)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion to front and rear suspension components

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

Nearside Front Upper Mc Pherson strut top mounting has play in it

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 77,435 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 74,362 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 71,787 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 69,580 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 65,428 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 61,634 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 57,504 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 52,247 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 45,829 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 37,092 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 28,674 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 20,056 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 20,056 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 XHX is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XHX, 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 XHX registered?

DG58 XHX is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 December 2008.

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