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AM04 BGM

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,061 mi
Last recorded131,061 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM04 BGM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 131,061 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 126,132 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 126,132 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 118,599 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 118,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 118,267 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Both supports broken but not affect it security (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 118,267 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in the absorption box rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Both supports broken but not affect it security (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 112,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2021 112,722 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 91,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner sill covered with heavy underseal

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted.

Pass 20 Jun 2018 83,378 miles

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

parking brake on minimum

Fail 15 Jun 2018 83,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

parking brake on minimum

Pass 31 May 2017 79,634 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 79,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mounting lower cup. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 68,565 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Front Cill damaged

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 68,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Front Cill damaged

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable support mount corroded

Offside Rear handbrake cable support mount corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 54,509 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 41,895 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 31,432 miles

rear n/s brake binding.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 22,932 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 16,088 miles

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

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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AM04 BGM is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AM04 BGM, 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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AM04 BGM is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 April 2008.

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