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BG08 VMC

2008 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,830 mi
Last recorded82,830 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VMC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 82,830 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 75,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 75,478 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 68,076 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 68,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 56,785 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 51,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 44,155 miles

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

Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,164 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 33,164 miles

Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 28,888 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 23,818 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 18,111 miles

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)

engine breather pipe leaking fumes into vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2011 9,306 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 VMC is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VMC, 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 VMC is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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