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BG08 HSV

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,008 mi
Last recorded68,008 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 HSV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 68,008 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear shock corroded

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 62,221 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear subfame and rear shocks corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2020 57,924 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 55,287 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 55,220 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 50,292 miles

offside front shocker starting to leak

Pass 28 Feb 2017 45,398 miles

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

Nearside handbrake cable insecure

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 38,330 miles

n/s/f road wheel slightly damaged inner face

Fail 9 Mar 2016 38,330 miles

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)

n/s/f road wheel slightly damaged inner face

Pass 6 Mar 2015 25,743 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2014 22,510 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 May 2013 19,956 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 14,886 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 14,886 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front tyres worn thin on inner edges

Fail 1 Oct 2011 12,676 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight drag on offside rear wheel

Pass 1 Oct 2011 12,676 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Slight drag on offside rear wheel

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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BG08 HSV is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG08 HSV, 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 BG08 HSV registered?

BG08 HSV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is BG08 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 HSV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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