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BG08 UJJ

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,179 mi
Last recorded63,179 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 UJJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 63,179 miles

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

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

Unable to open tailgate

Fail 10 Jan 2026 63,178 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

unable to open tailgate

Pass 9 Jan 2025 59,408 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 57,866 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2024 57,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 56,296 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 56,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 54,727 miles

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

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

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

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

backbox corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 52,941 miles

rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2020 51,490 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 48,965 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 46,708 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 44,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush and offside front (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and offside rear upper (2.7.4)

Oil leak minor ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 40,853 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 40,549 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 37,123 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 30,566 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 24,074 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 18,011 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 UJJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UJJ, 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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What year was BG08 UJJ registered?

BG08 UJJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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