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BG08 UHD

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,449 mi
Last recorded125,449 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 125,449 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 121,699 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 117,298 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 115,516 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 113,736 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 113,682 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 111,630 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 111,624 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 108,413 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 104,625 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 102,675 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 102,675 miles

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Replace bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2016 97,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 84,609 miles

nearside front running light has a wiring fault

Fail 18 May 2015 84,609 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front running light has a wiring fault

Pass 19 May 2014 71,697 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 13 May 2013 57,514 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 57,514 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 42,224 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 35,050 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 UHD is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UHD, 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 UHD registered?

BG08 UHD is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is BG08 UHD safe to buy?

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