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BG08 NHO

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,866 mi
Last recorded43,866 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 NHO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 43,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 39,949 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2023 38,492 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 37,282 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 36,334 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 35,042 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 35,042 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 31,145 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 26,227 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2018 26,225 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 May 2018 26,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush debonded (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush debonded (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 21,675 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge of tread pattern,at 2mm at time of test,legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2016 17,944 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 17,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split in between tread patterns (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split in between tread patterns (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2015 14,364 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 11,770 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 9,648 miles

All four tyres cracking in treads.

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

Pass 17 May 2012 7,421 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 4,590 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 NHO is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NHO, 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 NHO is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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