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BF08 WRJ

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,040 mi
Last recorded142,040 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 142,040 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 131,758 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 130,801 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 129,256 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

coolant leak

Fail 1 Dec 2020 129,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3.mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant leak

Pass 3 May 2019 118,130 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 May 2018 113,078 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 104,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 86,493 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 71,489 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 71,334 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 56,620 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 56,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 43,224 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 36,261 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 36,261 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 29,002 miles

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

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

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

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 WRJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WRJ, 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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BF08 WRJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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