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BF08 EEG

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

72,850 mi
Last recorded72,850 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 EEG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 72,850 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 72,850 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 68,435 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 66,277 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 63,503 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 60,517 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 59,312 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 59,312 miles

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

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

rear brakes sticking on

Pass 13 Nov 2019 56,514 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 56,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 52,923 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 50,899 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 50,899 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 48,048 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 37,693 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in wall not showing cords

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

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in wall but not showing cords

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2015 37,693 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in wall not showing cords

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

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in wall but not showing cords

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 37,525 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 34,344 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 34,344 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2013 28,858 miles

Both rear tyre depths getting low

O.S.F tyre depth low outside centre 3/4

Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,016 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 23,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 16,895 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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BF08 EEG 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 BF08 EEG, 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 BF08 EEG registered?

BF08 EEG is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is BF08 EEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 EEG shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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