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AU54 BMS

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,453 mi
Last recorded93,453 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 BMS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 93,453 miles

It would appear the park brake requires adjustment or repair , nearside rear.

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside front upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 90,894 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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 82,041 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 78,600 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 75,201 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 70,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 70,518 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 66,917 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 64,080 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 59,868 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 59,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 57,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside and outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 57,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NAIL IN BOTH REAR TYRES

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside and outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 51,336 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 46,857 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 42,194 miles

back box rusted

Pass 9 May 2012 35,589 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 30,837 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 29,196 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
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AU54 BMS 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 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU54 BMS, 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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AU54 BMS is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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