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WV58 KCU

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,623 mi
Last recorded100,623 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 KCU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 100,623 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 94,896 miles

Rear Wiper Blade Split

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 94,896 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Pass 26 Jan 2024 88,884 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 88,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 80,178 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 78,115 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 5 Mar 2020 77,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lens damage

Pass 6 Mar 2019 65,324 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light unit broken

front exhaust clamp missing

Fail 5 Mar 2019 65,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened strut top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened rear w/bone bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light unit broken

front exhaust clamp missing

Pass 12 Mar 2018 52,415 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 52,395 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 42,344 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 42,344 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 39,319 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 35,953 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)

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

front exhaust system deteriorated

oil breath pipe to air fitter box split & lealing oil

Pass 5 Oct 2013 31,317 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 26,879 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 21,951 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

front discs worn

n/s wiper spilt but clears screen

Fail 1 Oct 2011 21,951 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs worn

n/s wiper spilt but clears screen

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 KCU is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KCU, 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

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What year was WV58 KCU registered?

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

Is WV58 KCU safe to buy?

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