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BD08 XOZ

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 XOZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

very rusty under car

Fail 31 Jul 2026

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake high (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

very rusty under car

Pass 11 Aug 2025 75,380 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 66,268 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR BUSHES (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 57,143 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))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 47,857 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO PERISHING. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 44,492 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 44,492 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 44,114 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 43,807 miles

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2018 43,753 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 43,138 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 40,839 miles

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

both handbrake outer cable covers split

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 12 Mar 2014 40,839 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

both handbrake outer cable covers split

both rear tyres nearing wear markers

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 14 May 2013 34,036 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 34,036 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 24,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 20,420 miles

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

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

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 XOZ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XOZ, 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 XOZ registered?

BD08 XOZ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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