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BG08 NJU

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,825 mi
Last recorded103,825 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 NJU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 103,825 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 103,210 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 96,527 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 95,238 miles

Both front top mounts worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 95,237 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front top mounts worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 93,104 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 89,146 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Offside Rear shock absorber damp

handbrake limits only just met recommend early inspection/adjustment

Pass 29 Oct 2018 85,416 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 78,173 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 73,237 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 60,843 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 53,509 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 53,509 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 49,791 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 46,543 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 42,722 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 NJU is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 NJU, 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 NJU registered?

BG08 NJU is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is BG08 NJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 NJU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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