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BD08 SSU

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,911 mi
Last recorded101,911 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 SSU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 101,911 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 94,676 miles

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

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

Nearside handbrake only just met requirments

Pass 26 Oct 2020 88,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 80,862 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 73,847 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 69,557 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 64,532 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 56,355 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Fail 9 Apr 2016 56,355 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,664 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

small exhaust blow from front flexi joint

Pass 8 May 2014 48,197 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2014 48,195 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn bald on inner shoulder.advise attention/renewal.

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2013 39,802 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 30,905 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 22,090 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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BD08 SSU is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BD08 SSU, 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 BD08 SSU registered?

BD08 SSU is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is BD08 SSU safe to buy?

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