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BG08 HSX

2008 Fiat 500

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,784 mi
Last recorded82,784 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 HSX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 82,784 miles

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

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2016 82,784 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 70,676 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust back box corrodded

Fail 30 Jun 2015 70,674 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust back box corrodded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 58,765 miles

rear exhaust corroded + slight corrosion front brake discs + n/s/r tyre close to limit + o/s/r tyre on 3.0mm

Fail 24 Jun 2014 58,760 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

rear exhaust corroded + slight corrosion front brake discs + n/s/r tyre close to limit + o/s/r tyre on 3.0mm

Pass 13 Jun 2013 47,338 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge + o/s rear tyre on 3mm + front flexi exhaust blowing slightly + rear back box corrodded

Fail 12 Jun 2013 47,338 miles

Nearside Rear Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge + o/s rear tyre on 3mm + front flexi exhaust blowing slightly + rear back box corrodded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,693 miles

rear silencer corroded + slight corrosion on front exhaust

Fail 30 Jun 2012 34,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded + slight corrosion on front exhaust

Pass 21 Jun 2011 20,269 miles

front brake pads getting low

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 HSX is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HSX, 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 HSX registered?

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

Is BG08 HSX safe to buy?

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