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BD08 SSZ

2008 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,709 mi
Last recorded48,709 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 SSZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 48,709 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 40,027 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 33,722 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 33,640 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washer fluid over shooting roof. (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split and holed. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall has large tear showing cords. tyre size 185/55/15/82v. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer has small split at rear and slightly leaking gases. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from interior mirror removed from drivers view. ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring support area of sub frame corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre manufactured in 2008. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nailed in outer side wall, not repairable. ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring support area of sub frame corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre manufactured in 2008. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 23,932 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 21,100 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 20,870 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroding

Front discs worn

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 20,870 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroding

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

Front discs worn

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2019 20,140 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 19,750 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 19,039 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 16,801 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 14,181 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 14,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 10,727 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 10,727 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 7,976 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 7,634 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 7,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 6,743 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 SSZ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Green 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 BD08 SSZ, 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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BD08 SSZ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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