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BG08 NHH

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,792 mi
Last recorded107,792 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 NHH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 107,792 miles

brake pedal has slight travel

Fail 19 Aug 2025 107,791 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened and been welded unsafe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 93,468 miles

Rear AXLE BEAM PLATED AND WELDED

Rear AXLE BEAM RUSTED

Fail 5 Jul 2024 93,461 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear AXLE BEAM RUSTED

Pass 23 Jun 2023 77,104 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/S sill has slight damage.

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 77,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) contaminated Crumbling. (1.1.13 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear wiring disconnected.

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

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

O/S sill has slight damage.

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 76,087 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal spring mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 76,072 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle/spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 71,002 miles

BONNET RELEASE HANDLE INSECURE...195/45/16 X 4,

Fail 13 Oct 2021 71,001 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened ..........AXLE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BONNET RELEASE HANDLE INSECURE...195/45/16 X 4,

Pass 6 Nov 2020 69,218 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 57,334 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 47,309 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 47,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber bush

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer door handle insecure

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 43,922 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 40,144 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 40,144 miles

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

rear tyres perished and cracked

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 40,107 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 40,061 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 40,061 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 40,015 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2013 40,015 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 May 2012 35,123 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 27,062 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 NHH is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NHH, 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 NHH is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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