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BF08 GJV

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

58,043 mi
Last recorded58,043 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 58,043 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension stop missing

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge only (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 58,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension stop missing

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge only (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 54,611 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 54,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 51,341 miles

Nearside Front day time running light not working

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

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

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

oil level low

Fail 2 Nov 2023 51,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil level low

Pass 21 Mar 2023 46,079 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on gearbox around drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 42,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 40,325 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 38,429 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 35,253 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 35,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 32,511 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 28,952 miles

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

both front tyres down to 3mm

Pass 18 Mar 2016 25,364 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 21,285 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 17,618 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 13,995 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 10,030 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 5,395 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 5,317 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 GJV 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 81%.

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 GJV, 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 GJV registered?

BF08 GJV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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