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BD08 TAM

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,861 mi
Last recorded114,861 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 TAM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 114,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 23 Jun 2026 114,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 19 Mar 2025 114,335 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 111,962 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 111,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 119,952 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak on sump

Pass 30 Jan 2023 104,415 miles

rear axel rusty

Fail 30 Jan 2023 104,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

rear axel rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2022 98,095 miles

Front fuel filter damp

Front oil leak

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 96,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 95,062 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 89,119 miles

Nearside Front Upper top strut mounting has movement

advise slight wear in both lower front rear wishbone bushes

Pass 7 Nov 2017 80,244 miles

advise rear brake readings just met

Fail 7 Nov 2017 80,244 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear brake readings just met

Pass 22 Nov 2016 72,266 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 72,266 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 70,754 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 70,739 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 62,337 miles

rear backbox in very poor condition outer skin accsesivly corroded

slight lift offside front and nearside front top strut mounts

Pass 30 Jul 2014 57,278 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,919 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 29,519 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 29,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 23,344 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 TAM is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TAM, 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 TAM registered?

BD08 TAM is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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