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BG08 WYL

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,261 mi
Last recorded118,261 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 WYL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 118,261 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 118,261 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 103,793 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 90,168 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 82,634 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Mar 2023 82,634 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2022 70,469 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 62,479 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 59,450 miles

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

both rear brake flexi, body to axle mountings secured with cable ties

Pass 28 Mar 2019 53,632 miles

Both front badly cracked/perished on inner sidewalls

Pass 6 Apr 2018 49,893 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 46,166 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 42,865 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 39,285 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 34,585 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 34,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre worn bald on outer edge of tread

Pass 16 Apr 2013 31,188 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 24,349 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 15,913 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 WYL is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc 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 WYL, 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 WYL registered?

BG08 WYL is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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