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WV58 GKY

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,904 mi
Last recorded119,904 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 GKY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 119,904 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 118,911 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 118,908 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached Strut top mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 118,320 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak slight leak from N/S lower corner ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 118,320 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary cap, not locking type (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak slight leak from N/S lower corner ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 110,006 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 109,992 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 106,114 miles

surface corrotion under vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2020 101,057 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2020 101,057 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned loose (2.1.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2019 97,791 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 93,687 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 89,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 86,537 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 86,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 86,535 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 86,530 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 82,538 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 72,488 miles

Condensor severly damaged.

Front brake discs corroded, worn and in poor condition.

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge, close to legal limit.

O/s/f wheel trim not present at time of of inspection.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust clamp broken.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 62,036 miles

Cut/damage n/s/r tyre outer wall.

O/s/f wheel trim not present at time of inspection.

Rear exhaust box corroded and in poor condition.

Fail 12 Feb 2014 62,036 miles

Nearside 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Cut/damage n/s/r tyre outer wall.

O/s/f wheel trim not present at time of inspection.

Rear exhaust box corroded and in poor condition.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 54,483 miles

N/s door mirror glass shatered providing no view to rear. o/s and rear view mirrors present at time of inspection.

N/s/f day running lamp inop.

O/s hand brake outer cable in poor condition.

Rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Fail 13 Feb 2013 54,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/s door mirror glass shatered providing no view to rear. o/s and rear view mirrors present at time of inspection.

N/s/f day running lamp inop.

O/s hand brake outer cable in poor condition.

Rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 35,738 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

n/s day running light in/op

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 GKY is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White 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 GKY, 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 GKY registered?

WV58 GKY is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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