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BG08 VLM

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,182 mi
Last recorded110,182 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VLM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 110,182 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear back box deteriorated. Baffles sl. rattling

Pass 23 Sep 2023 107,814 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 104,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 103,692 miles

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

Passenger door exterior handle loose

front cross member bolt missing/broken,nearside

Pass 3 Oct 2020 102,838 miles

both mcpherson struts have some movement at upper mounting

Fail 1 Oct 2020 102,818 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

both mcpherson struts have some movement at upper mounting

Pass 2 Sep 2019 100,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 97,685 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 97,675 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 89,605 miles

near side front leg slightly damp

oil leak

sheilds fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2017 89,601 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

near side front leg slightly damp

oil leak

sheilds fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 77,165 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 63,852 miles

near side front wiper blade slightly loose

sheild fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2015 63,297 miles

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

near side front wiper blade slightly loose

sheild fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 49,999 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 49,943 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 41,385 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 41,385 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 31,877 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust rusty,

Pass 12 Apr 2011 27,263 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

nsr tyre pressure low.

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 VLM is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol 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 VLM, 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 VLM is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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