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BG08 HTC

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,429 mi
Last recorded101,429 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 HTC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 101,429 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 99,788 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 95,805 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 94,782 miles

Damage to O/S outer sill.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Hand brake mounting bracket corroded through.

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

Oil pressure warning lamp intermittently comes on.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

Fail 21 Aug 2020 94,782 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Damage to O/S outer sill.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Hand brake mounting bracket corroded through.

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

Oil pressure warning lamp intermittently comes on.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

Pass 17 May 2019 92,910 miles

both front lower arm ball joints worn ,,, will need attention

Fail 17 May 2019 92,910 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front lower arm ball joints worn ,,, will need attention

Pass 2 May 2018 87,470 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 87,470 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 86,635 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 86,635 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 May 2016 79,423 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 79,302 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 75,493 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 70,647 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 70,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 64,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

engine oil light come on

n/s rear tyre inner /outer shoulder wearing

Pass 18 May 2012 53,400 miles

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

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

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

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

oil warning lamp displayed on the instrument panel

Pass 11 May 2011 43,451 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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BG08 HTC is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HTC, 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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BG08 HTC is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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