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BG08 UJD

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,013 mi
Last recorded100,013 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 UJD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 100,013 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 89,367 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 89,356 miles

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

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 86,276 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 83,875 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 78,551 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 68,918 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 68,918 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 64,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2019 50,600 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 50,600 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 34,611 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 34,610 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 32,497 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 32,497 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 28,803 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 24,106 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2015 24,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 21,439 miles

Exhaust corroded

Service due

Fail 9 Jun 2014 21,425 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust corroded

Service due

Pass 13 Jun 2013 19,206 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 16,080 miles

n/s/f tyre outer tyre wall cracking

n/s/r tyre outer and inner tyre wall cracking

o/s/f outer tyre wall cracking

o/s/r tyre outer and inner wall cracking

Pass 13 May 2011 11,173 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 UJD is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol 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 UJD, 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 UJD is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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