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BF08 EET

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,820 mi
Last recorded155,820 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 EET
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 155,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 148,663 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 140,756 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 135,926 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 130,742 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 125,326 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 122,154 miles

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

OIL Leaks Sump/Gearbox

coil spring corroded BOTH Rear And O/S/F (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 118,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near flexy pipe (7.1.2)

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

Rear both rear tyres show cracking to wall

Pass 3 Jun 2015 115,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Oil leak from sump

Fail 1 Jun 2015 115,407 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Oil leak from sump

Pass 16 Jan 2014 108,616 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 108,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 98,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

note rear exhaust silencer corroded and outter skin coming away

Fail 24 May 2013 93,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Drivers door handle broken but still opening door from outside

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2012 63,572 miles

Off side mirror glass slightly damaged

Rear wiper blade split 11"

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 63,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Off side mirror glass slightly damaged

Rear wiper blade split 11"

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 44,419 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 44,419 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 EET is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EET, 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 EET registered?

BF08 EET is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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