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WV58 GKZ

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,829 mi
Last recorded75,829 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 GKZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 75,829 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Upper strut bearing stiff

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 73,125 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper strut bearing stiff

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/r and n/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 73,093 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 64,727 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on max (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear service brake lazy

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

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

exhaust very corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 61,818 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r tyre tread wearing unevenly

o/s/f brake pipe union damp?

rear exhaust very corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2017 61,818 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r tyre tread wearing unevenly

o/s/f brake pipe union damp?

rear exhaust very corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2016 57,903 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 57,903 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 48,486 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 40,079 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 33,095 miles

rear exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 11 Sep 2012 33,095 miles

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

rear exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,886 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 GKZ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GKZ, 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 GKZ registered?

WV58 GKZ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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