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AX08 BDY

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,672 mi
Last recorded118,672 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 BDY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 118,672 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 3 Feb 2025 115,602 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2025 115,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged park cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting insecure spring not locked in seat (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides not working (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 112,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 112,360 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axel holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axel corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 109,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 104,905 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 104,905 miles

Emissions not tested Due to server engine missfire and coolant level very low (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant expansion tank empty

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 93,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 89,839 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 84,687 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 796,290 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust in poor condition

offside door handle damaged but still opens

Fail 2 Feb 2018 796,290 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust in poor condition

offside door handle damaged but still opens

Pass 24 Jan 2017 74,293 miles

Front axle (1) brake discs inner faces are excessively corroded/pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front indicator repeater colour is slightly deteriorated (1.4A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band has worn unevenly (4.1E.1)

Nearside Front windscreen washer(s) provide liquid but are ready for service/repairs (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger's seat has a child seat fitted (5.2.1)

Offside Front indicator repeater is loose within the wing panel (1.4A.2b)

Offside Front suspension telescopic damper has a misting of oil present (2.7.3)

Rear axle (2) suspension springs extreme ends are corroded (2.4C.1b)

The exhaust mounting bracket(s) are deteriorating (7.1.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 74,293 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front axle (1) brake discs inner faces are excessively corroded/pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front indicator repeater colour is slightly deteriorated (1.4A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band has worn unevenly (4.1E.1)

Nearside Front windscreen washer(s) provide liquid but are ready for service/repairs (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger's seat has a child seat fitted (5.2.1)

Offside Front indicator repeater is loose within the wing panel (1.4A.2b)

Offside Front suspension telescopic damper has a misting of oil present (2.7.3)

Rear axle (2) suspension springs extreme ends are corroded (2.4C.1b)

The exhaust mounting bracket(s) are deteriorating (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 69,747 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs from standing (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 62,920 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 53,050 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 43,989 miles

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

back box deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2011 33,451 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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AX08 BDY is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX08 BDY, 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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AX08 BDY is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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