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BD08 XPG

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,472 mi
Last recorded99,472 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 XPG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 99,472 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 96,984 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 96,189 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 95,323 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 93,660 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 93,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 93,397 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 91,429 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 83,961 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front and Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 80,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cups (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 73,331 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 73,331 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 64,097 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 64,097 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear upper bushes torn out (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2015 54,507 miles

EXHAUST WEAK

rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2014 43,389 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 32,228 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 27,286 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 XPG is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc 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 XPG, 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 XPG registered?

BD08 XPG is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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