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BG08 NHN

2008 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

72,970 mi
Last recorded72,970 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 NHN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 72,970 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 62,985 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

both front brake flexi pipes have covers fitted as standard

Fail 28 Aug 2024 62,985 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn also gaitor split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2023 59,429 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

exhaust rear silencer casing corroded/deteriorated but not excessively

rear axle beam outer ends corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 31 Aug 2022 56,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to rear axle beam but not seriously weakened

exhaust rear silencer casing corroding

Pass 1 Sep 2021 51,776 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 50,470 miles

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

rear axle corroded slightly

rear exhaust deteriorated slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2019 48,977 miles

rear axle corroded slightly

rear exhaust deteriorated slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2018 47,659 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated slightly

Fail 28 Aug 2018 47,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorated slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2017 45,588 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nsr tyre cracked between treads

rear exhaust deteriorated slightly

Fail 31 Aug 2017 45,588 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nsr tyre cracked between treads

rear exhaust deteriorated slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2016 44,059 miles

nsf tyre cracked between treads and on walls

osf tyre worn inside edge

osr tyre cracked between treads

rear exhaust deteriorated slightly

Fail 2 Sep 2016 44,056 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nsf tyre cracked between treads and on walls

osf tyre worn inside edge

osr tyre cracked between treads

rear exhaust deteriorated slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2015 42,205 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 42,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 40,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Apr 2015 40,784 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2014 35,000 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 31,679 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 31,354 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2011 25,127 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 25,127 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 NHN is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NHN, 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 NHN registered?

BG08 NHN is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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