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WV58 JVW

2008 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

68,759 mi
Last recorded68,759 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 JVW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 68,759 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 68,757 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both lower inner. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 67,459 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 66,861 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

O/S/R Light Water Ingress

Suspension Components Corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2020 66,861 miles

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

Exhaust Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

O/S/R Light Water Ingress

Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 66,514 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp has water ingress

Rear exhaust coroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,219 miles

DPF Light On

O/S/R Light Water Ingress

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear Exhaust Corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 65,219 miles

Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

DPF Light On

O/S/R Light Water Ingress

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear Exhaust Corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 62,058 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2017 62,058 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2016 52,399 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 48,505 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 43,557 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 43,557 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 35,772 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 35,772 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 33,465 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 22,340 miles

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 JVW is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JVW, 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 JVW registered?

WV58 JVW is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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