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BG08 UHJ

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,675 mi
Last recorded82,675 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 UHJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 82,675 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Ns and Os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 82,598 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 80,714 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 80,711 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 78,861 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Drivers door, outer handle damaged.

Front exhaust joint corroded. Front bracket missing.

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

Parking brake cable deteriorated.

Rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 8 Feb 2023 78,861 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Drivers door, outer handle damaged.

Front exhaust joint corroded. Front bracket missing.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake cable deteriorated.

Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 31 Jan 2022 71,323 miles

Corrosion on exhaust, front bracket broken.

Corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil film on nearside front suspension leg.

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 65,025 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 58,701 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 58,701 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 53,876 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 53,876 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 46,292 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 46,292 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 41,240 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 41,240 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 36,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust back box diteriated but not blowing

Pass 24 Jul 2014 32,281 miles

exhaust back box diteriated

Pass 29 Jul 2013 28,618 miles

rear tyres differnt size to front

Pass 15 Jun 2012 22,364 miles

o/s/r tyre side wall cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2011 15,419 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 14,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 UHJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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