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BF08 GJO

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

185,986 mi
Last recorded185,986 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 185,986 miles

Rear Axle corroded

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 185,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 109,875 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 109,843 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & brackets corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury boot shock broke & boot has to be open from outside (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & brackets bracket (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2021 105,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 92,562 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

oil leak

slight play in front wheels

Pass 9 Mar 2019 82,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 72,200 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 65,068 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 58,767 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 54,147 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 46,562 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 38,966 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,657 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,211 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 24,211 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 GJO is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GJO, 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 GJO registered?

BF08 GJO is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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