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BD08 XRK

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,302 mi
Last recorded50,302 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2014 50,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2014 50,302 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 12 Apr 2014 46,682 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin rusted

small flat in o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2013 42,501 miles

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

exhaust tail box starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Jun 2012 39,092 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2011 30,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 30,357 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 XRK is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD08 XRK registered?

BD08 XRK is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is BD08 XRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 XRK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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