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WV58 JXG

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,150 mi
Last recorded83,150 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 83,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 83,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 80,729 miles

N/S handbrake just up to standard

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

N/S/R brake fluctuating slightly

Slight leak from N/S driveshaft seal

Fail 5 Dec 2024 80,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

N/S handbrake just up to standard

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

N/S/R brake fluctuating slightly

Slight leak from N/S driveshaft seal

Pass 8 Dec 2023 77,630 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 77,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens dull (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens dull (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 71,829 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 60,595 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front brake pads spring clip missing

Pass 20 Nov 2020 55,203 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shock mount [ lift ] (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2019 54,028 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 53,092 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 53,092 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 48,624 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 48,624 miles

Emissions not tested rear exhaust box excessively corroded (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 41,994 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

mark/damage on nsr inner tyre / advised

Pass 17 Jul 2015 35,062 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 28,972 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 28,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 23,464 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 23,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 22,905 miles

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

engine warning light on.

Fail 11 Sep 2012 22,905 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine warning light on.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 16,059 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 16,059 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)

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 JXG is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JXG, 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 JXG registered?

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

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