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BF08 EXE

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,800 mi
Last recorded60,800 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 EXE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 60,800 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

Fail 16 Feb 2026 60,800 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2025 60,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2024 60,115 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened several front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 59,681 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 59,034 miles

Rear axle beam rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2021 58,970 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 57,813 miles

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 POLISH (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF ON LEGAL LIMIT INSIDE EDGES. REPLACE ASAP. 185/55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective X2 REPLACE (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REPLACE ASAP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 45,807 miles

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 43,507 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 40,320 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2016 36,418 miles

o/s outer door handle deteriorated

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2016 36,418 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 Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part mounting unit corroded off (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part mounting unit corroded off (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

o/s outer door handle deteriorated

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2015 32,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 32,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 27,504 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 22,494 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

has very slight play in o/s/f steering arm

rear exhaust backbox corroded

rear exhaust rubber mount split

Pass 19 Feb 2013 22,494 miles

has very slight play in o/s/f steering arm

rear exhaust backbox corroded

rear exhaust rubber mount split

Pass 24 Feb 2012 17,598 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 17,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

handbrake cable insecurely mounted at nearside rear axle beam mount

Pass 23 Feb 2011 12,355 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 EXE is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc 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 EXE, 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 EXE is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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