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BF08 EVM

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,272 mi
Last recorded109,272 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 109,272 miles

front exhaust pipe starting to rust and flexi pipe starting to deteriorate

front/ rear suspension coil springs, offside front shock absorber and rear axle starting to rust

handbrake cables mounting brackets cracked/ repaired

nearside front suspension lower ball joint slight movement

nearside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

rear exhaust section starting to rust

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 6 Dec 2017 97,810 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces staring to rust

front exhaust pipe starting to rust/ flexi pipe starting to deteriorate and rear exhaust box starting to rust

front/ rear suspension coil springs and offside front shock absorber starting to rust

handbrake cables mounting brackets cracked/ repaired

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm and starting to crack/ perish

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and starting to crack/ perish

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 13 Dec 2016 87,295 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 87,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges 1954516 84v xl

Pass 20 Nov 2015 75,647 miles

Offside Front tyre slight wear inner edge and cracks in tread

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

glass roof panel cracked

headlight beam deflectors fitted

parking brake cable brackets cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2014 66,424 miles

front pads very low plus discs worn

Fail 29 Nov 2014 66,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads very low plus discs worn

Pass 13 Dec 2013 59,887 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 53,136 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 41,238 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,285 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 EVM is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EVM, 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 EVM registered?

BF08 EVM is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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