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BD08 XPC

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,185 mi
Last recorded109,185 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 XPC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 109,185 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 103,063 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 88,559 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 86,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

corrosion rear axle

Pass 6 Jun 2022 83,769 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 83,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 81,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 79,981 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 79,981 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 77,320 miles

Nearside exhaust corroded

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 76,026 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 76,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 71,242 miles

o/s/f top mount bearing rough

Pass 31 May 2016 64,887 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes unbonding

both rear handbrake cable / brake hose mountings rusted through

exhaust corroded, rear silencer skin in a poor condition

movement in n/s/f suspension top mount

rear coil springs corroded

rear shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 28 Nov 2014 57,431 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 30 Nov 2013 101,101 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 45,146 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 45,146 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 43,184 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 29,161 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 XPC is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XPC, 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 XPC registered?

BD08 XPC is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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