CarVerify

Free Car Check

WV58 JZW

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,340 mi
Last recorded83,340 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2023 83,340 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 77,756 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2022 77,747 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides - upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2021 71,795 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all, front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake efficiency just met, the system requires further adjustment or repair

Fail 30 Jul 2021 71,790 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all, front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake efficiency just met, the system requires further adjustment or repair

Pass 31 Jul 2020 65,609 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2020 65,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment cable broken (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2019 60,860 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2019 60,860 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 53,600 miles

Nearside Front Upper slight movement in nsf top mount

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (in tread) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2017 46,006 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside front tyre perished in tread

Offside and nearside rear tyres worn very low on inner edges and perished in tread

Offside front tyre perished deep in tread

Offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 18 Aug 2016 40,987 miles

rear tyres worn inner edge perished

Pass 29 Oct 2015 33,400 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

all four tyres perishing 185/55 R15 V 2013

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 26,427 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2014 26,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 19,852 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 25 Oct 2013 19,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear brake binding near to excess

Pass 24 Oct 2012 17,002 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 13,491 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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WV58 JZW is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WV58 JZW?

You can check the full history of WV58 JZW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WV58 JZW registered?

WV58 JZW is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is WV58 JZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV58 JZW shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV58 JZW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WV58 JZW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.