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BG08 NHB

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,297 mi
Last recorded110,297 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 NHB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 110,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 110,297 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking drum (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 108,632 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 106,334 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 106,333 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 104,740 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 104,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 97,198 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 92,820 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 87,206 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 87,206 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases repair rear pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam new bulb (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 77,834 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 77,834 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel adjust (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 71,341 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 63,060 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 57,219 miles

corrosion on rear silencer

cut on inner sidewall nearside front tyre close to ply/cords

Fail 14 May 2013 57,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on rear silencer

cut on inner sidewall nearside front tyre close to ply/cords

Pass 3 Apr 2012 44,001 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

front wipers split

rear exhaust rubber starting to split, still securing exhaust

Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,784 miles

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

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

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

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 NHB is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White 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 NHB, 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 NHB registered?

BG08 NHB is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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