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BD08 SUF

2008 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,831 mi
Last recorded55,831 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 SUF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 55,831 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 55,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 54,251 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 54,251 miles

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

Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 May 2016 53,171 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 53,171 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 53,171 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 51,013 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear coil springs corroding

front brake pads becoming worn

nail in nsr tyre

nsr tyre perishing slightly in tread

osf tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

outer cover on osr handbrake cable split

rear exhaust box corroding

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 21 Jun 2013 47,340 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

hand brake cable outer case split

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 May 2012 43,462 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight dampness around nsf driveshaft gaitor

Fail 12 May 2012 43,462 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight dampness around nsf driveshaft gaitor

Pass 4 May 2011 40,119 miles

n/s/f inner cv gaiter leaking

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge slight cut in sidewall

Fail 4 May 2011 40,119 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

n/s/f inner cv gaiter leaking

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge slight cut in sidewall

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 SUF is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SUF, 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 SUF registered?

BD08 SUF is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is BD08 SUF safe to buy?

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