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BG08 VZH

2008 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,345 mi
Last recorded82,345 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 82,345 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 68,489 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 59,927 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 50,794 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 46,283 miles

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

offside rear shock absorber upper bush slightly deteriorated

rear silencer coroded

Pass 15 Jun 2012 42,731 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear silencer coroded

Fail 15 Jun 2012 42,731 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear silencer coroded

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 VZH is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VZH, 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 VZH registered?

BG08 VZH is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is BG08 VZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 VZH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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