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WV58 KHU

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,519 mi
Last recorded109,519 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 109,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear axle corroding

Fail 10 Mar 2026 109,502 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear axle corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2025 105,281 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 94,739 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 92,242 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the limit and void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 92,236 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the limit and void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 88,678 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 88,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 86,890 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 85,742 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres slight worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 79,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre inner sidewall starting to spit.

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

Offside Front Shock ram corroded

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 79,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released and central (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre inner sidewall starting to spit.

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

Offside Front Shock ram corroded

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 74,594 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 72,566 miles

drivers door handle temporary

temporary repair to offside door handle

Fail 8 Sep 2017 72,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers door handle temporary

temporary repair to offside door handle

Pass 14 Jul 2016 68,468 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 68,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 62,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 62,297 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 52,525 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,469 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 47,463 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 19 Sep 2012 42,619 miles

Both rear tyres worn and perished

Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,262 miles

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

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

front discs and pads worn

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 KHU 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 66.7%.

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 KHU, 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 KHU registered?

WV58 KHU is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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