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WV58 GKJ

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,646 mi
Last recorded102,646 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 102,646 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 99,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front seat will not tip forword

Rear axle rusty

both sills damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2020 95,231 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 89,909 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 84,993 miles

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

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

o/s sill slight damage

Fail 29 Mar 2018 84,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

o/s sill slight damage

Pass 30 Mar 2017 78,353 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 78,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 74,137 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 74,137 miles

Nearside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 69,196 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 64,988 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 57,126 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 46,642 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 46,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 37,138 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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WV58 GKJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV58 GKJ, 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 WV58 GKJ registered?

WV58 GKJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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The MOT history for WV58 GKJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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