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BF08 EVN

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,282 mi
Last recorded94,282 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 EVN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 94,282 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2025 90,015 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 90,015 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 81,907 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 76,822 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 72,032 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 70,028 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 68,907 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 68,907 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 64,007 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 64,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 57,202 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 51,848 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 47,285 miles

rear exhaust in poor condittion

Pass 24 Sep 2015 42,434 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 24 Sep 2015 42,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 26 Sep 2014 37,992 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 17 Sep 2013 32,485 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 17 Sep 2013 32,483 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

engine man light on

Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,861 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 19,845 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 EVN is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EVN, 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 EVN registered?

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

Is BF08 EVN safe to buy?

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