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DV58 AVJ

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,667 mi
Last recorded28,667 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 AVJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 28,667 miles

all coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2025 28,416 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 27,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 27,360 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 27,358 miles

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

Axle fractured excessively corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 26,326 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 25,002 miles

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

restricted view of the wheel bolts, trims fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2020 25,002 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

restricted view of the wheel bolts, trims fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2019 23,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2019 23,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2018 22,318 miles

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2018 22,318 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2017 21,381 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2017 21,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 20,453 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 19,192 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 18,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 16,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2012 15,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wind screen wiper blades only satisactory

Fail 12 Oct 2012 15,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

wind screen wiper blades only satisactory

Pass 22 Oct 2011 14,087 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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DV58 AVJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DV58 AVJ, 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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DV58 AVJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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