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BG08 WYD

2008 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,328 mi
Last recorded131,328 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 WYD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 131,328 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 126,439 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 119,008 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 118,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 x small leaks (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

catalytic convertor lower clamp broken

exhaust centre clamp corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2022 112,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 106,064 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 99,371 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 91,163 miles

Nearside Front top suspension bush play

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 9 Jul 2018 79,965 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 74,397 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 65,487 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 65,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 62,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 53,262 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 43,229 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 42,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 35,640 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 30,648 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 30,648 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 WYD is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WYD, 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 WYD registered?

BG08 WYD is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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