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BD08 XPT

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,152 mi
Last recorded96,152 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 96,152 miles

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

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

corrosion present underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Mar 2026 96,130 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion present underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2025 82,728 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 77,874 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 77,613 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 77,120 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 77,067 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust baffles blocking up tail pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 73,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2021 73,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 70,095 miles

nsr brake hose bracket corroded and loose

Fail 29 May 2020 70,091 miles

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))

nsr brake hose bracket corroded and loose

Pass 1 May 2019 69,139 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 67,975 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 59,226 miles

Both rear tyre valves are perished and starting to split.

Near side front tyre valve is perished and starting to split.

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)

Pass 3 May 2016 49,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 43,479 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 41,704 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 37,605 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 34,187 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,621 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 XPT 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 XPT, 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 XPT registered?

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

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