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BF08 EXT

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,108 mi
Last recorded62,108 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 62,108 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 62,108 miles

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

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

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 22 Apr 2013 53,116 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

N/S number plate light dim

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/R handbrake cable outer sheath split exposing cable

Rear wiper split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 53,113 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

N/S number plate light dim

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/R handbrake cable outer sheath split exposing cable

Rear wiper split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 43,803 miles

offside front wheel buckled

rear silencer badly corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2012 43,803 miles

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

offside front wheel buckled

rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 33,374 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 EXT is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EXT, 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

How do I check the history of BF08 EXT?

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What year was BF08 EXT registered?

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

Is BF08 EXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 EXT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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