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WV58 GKC

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,193 mi
Last recorded90,193 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 GKC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 90,193 miles

Rear axle corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 88,322 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 88,322 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 85,553 miles

Both front steering arms have play.

Pass 3 Jul 2023 82,594 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 82,594 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Centre exhaust rubber split

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 76,890 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 71,415 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 71,415 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 67,317 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 64,892 miles

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

n/s = o/s front suspension top mountings signs of wear

Fail 1 Jul 2019 64,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s = o/s front suspension top mountings signs of wear

Pass 9 Jul 2018 61,296 miles

n/s + o/s front suspension top mountings slight play

o/s front tyre close to wear bars

Fail 9 Jul 2018 61,295 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

front + rear exhaust clamps corroded

n/s + o/s front suspension top mountings slight play

o/s front tyre close to wear bars

Pass 7 Aug 2017 57,826 miles

n/s + o/s front top suspension mountings slight play

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2017 57,713 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s + o/s front top suspension top mountings slight play

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 51,968 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S & O/S FRONT (2.5.A.1c)

O/S REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 44,119 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 37,490 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

REAR SILENCER RUSTY

Pass 9 Aug 2013 31,832 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 31,832 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Coolant leak

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 20,678 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 20,678 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Aug 2011 15,912 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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WV58 GKC is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV58 GKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV58 GKC registered?

WV58 GKC is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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The MOT history for WV58 GKC shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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