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BG08 NGJ

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,641 mi
Last recorded42,641 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 NGJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 42,641 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 34,413 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 34,413 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 23,718 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2011 18,994 miles

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)

Fail 5 May 2011 18,994 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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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BG08 NGJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NGJ, 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 BG08 NGJ registered?

BG08 NGJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 May 2008.

Is BG08 NGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 NGJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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