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B18 ULL

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 ULL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear slight underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2025
Pass 13 Feb 2024
Fail 13 Feb 2024

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken & clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded small pinhole (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing and bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 2 Mar 2021

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2021

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 54,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 46,673 miles

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

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

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

Rear Both tyres cracking in tread

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 39,681 miles

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

engine breather pipe split

timing belt history ?

Fail 27 Feb 2017 39,681 miles

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

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

engine breather pipe split

timing belt history ?

Pass 22 Sep 2015 31,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 26,081 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 19,411 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 15,388 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 15,352 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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B18 ULL is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 B18 ULL, 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 B18 ULL registered?

B18 ULL is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is B18 ULL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 ULL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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