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BF08 GKO

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,090 mi
Last recorded148,090 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 GKO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 148,090 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 74,512 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 74,333 miles

N/S/F TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRE

O/S/F TYRE IS DOWN TO 3MM ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRE

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN IS CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 15 Apr 2016 74,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRE

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON INNER PAD (3.5.1g)

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

O/S/F TYRE IS DOWN TO 3MM ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRE

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON INNER PAD (3.5.1g)

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN IS CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 28 Apr 2015 67,441 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 58,842 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 58,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 47,414 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 36,400 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 28,791 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 GKO is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GKO, 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 GKO registered?

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

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