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BF08 EXK

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,736 mi
Last recorded86,736 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 EXK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 86,736 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 86,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 84,217 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 84,215 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 78,833 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 78,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 72,665 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 68,958 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 68,951 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 61,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 2 Mar 2016 61,865 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 54,178 miles

exhaust back box getting weak with corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2014 46,896 miles

exhaust back box getting weak with corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2014 46,890 miles

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

exhaust back box getting weak with corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2013 38,066 miles

exhaust back box corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2012 30,116 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brakes have high imbalance

Fail 17 Feb 2012 30,000 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brakes have high imbalance

Pass 23 Feb 2011 21,510 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 EXK is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EXK, 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 EXK is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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