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HJ58 OBP

2008 Fiat 500 C

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,983 mi
Last recorded41,983 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 500 C45,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 OBP
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 41,983 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 41,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 40,768 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 39,402 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 39,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil pressure warning lamp is coming on

Pass 15 Nov 2022 37,759 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 35,763 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 32,282 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear box exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2019 27,578 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 23,734 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 21,595 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2017 21,595 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 20,007 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 18,737 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 16,953 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 15,680 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 15,680 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 14,190 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 14,190 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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HJ58 OBP is a 2008 Fiat 500 C in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 45,829 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 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ58 OBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJ58 OBP registered?

HJ58 OBP is a 2008 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 21 December 2008.

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