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BF08 EXO

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,739 mi
Last recorded108,739 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 EXO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 108,739 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 108,530 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 108,530 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 107,592 miles

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

Offside Front Upper suspension top mount slight play

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 107,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper suspension top mount

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 107,030 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper suspension top mount

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 105,901 miles

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

Front Upper suspension top mount both

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 103,788 miles

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

Front Upper top suspension mount

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 103,358 miles

Offside Front top strut mounting slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2019 101,397 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 97,722 miles

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

emissions to clean to register

exhaust system starting to deteriate

Pass 24 Feb 2017 93,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Mar 2016 84,894 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 75,613 miles

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

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

exhaust flow low

Fail 19 Mar 2015 75,613 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust flow low

Pass 5 Mar 2014 68,130 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 68,130 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 61,187 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 61,187 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 52,825 miles

exhaust deterioating

Pass 18 Mar 2011 48,906 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 EXO is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel 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 EXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF08 EXO registered?

BF08 EXO is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is BF08 EXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 EXO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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