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WV58 NHG

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

120,937 mi
Last recorded120,937 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 NHG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 120,937 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 120,885 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front DRL not working

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 110,533 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 99,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 91,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 82,806 miles

Front suspension top mounts slight lift,both sides

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated oil contaminated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer hitting body

Fail 13 Dec 2021 82,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front suspension top mounts slight lift,both sides

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated oil contaminated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer hitting body

Pass 3 Dec 2020 71,096 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 71,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and Nearside (3.5 (a))

Front Nearside and Offside- Daytime running lights not working

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside- Beam patterns just visible (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Nearside and Offside- Handbrake cable support brackets broken but secured with cable ties

Pass 7 May 2019 66,195 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 63,662 miles

Both handbrake support brackets

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Silencer very rusty

Fail 3 May 2018 63,643 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both handbrake support brackets

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Silencer very rusty

Pass 2 May 2017 60,628 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing very smooth on inner edge (recommend replacing ASAP)

both front shock absorbers slightly damp

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 May 2017 60,628 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing very smooth on inner edge (recommend replacing ASAP)

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

both front shock absorbers slightly damp

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 55,945 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 55,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 46,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 46,726 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 37,145 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 29,848 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 29,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2011 22,198 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 22,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 NHG is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NHG, 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 NHG registered?

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

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