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BF08 EVB

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,589 mi
Last recorded94,589 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 94,589 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Slightly Corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2021 94,589 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Slightly Corroded

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Plug Connectors Corroded (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 94,543 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer getting poor

Pass 7 Jan 2020 87,560 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 84,220 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 78,426 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 73,838 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 73,837 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 70,863 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 65,712 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,863 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,465 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 39,162 miles

offside rear shock absorber bush deteriorating

Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,529 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 EVB is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BF08 EVB, 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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BF08 EVB is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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