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BD08 XPL

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,899 mi
Last recorded96,899 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 XPL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 96,899 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper and grill broken

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin

Fail 18 Nov 2024 96,899 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front bumper and grill broken

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin

Pass 18 Nov 2023 90,382 miles

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

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

back box outter skin corrored

Fail 17 Nov 2023 90,382 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

back box outter skin corrored

Pass 8 Nov 2022 78,094 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))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2022 78,093 miles

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

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))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 63,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 52,451 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 52,451 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 49,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 44,404 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 40,255 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 40,252 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 36,761 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2016 35,458 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 35,036 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 35,036 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 29,604 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 29,604 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 24,463 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 22,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 23 May 2012 18,490 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 14,065 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 XPL is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XPL, 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 XPL registered?

BD08 XPL is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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