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BG08 WYV

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,940 mi
Last recorded91,940 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 WYV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 91,940 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 88,170 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 83,406 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 83,208 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 79,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 75,103 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 71,167 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 68,856 miles

Front Lower osf and nsf sills have slight damage,advise

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot upper shock bush has some deterioration,advise (2.7.4)

Rear wiper rubber split,advise

Fail 29 Jan 2018 68,827 miles

Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function both osf and nsf shocks and have misting of oil (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users aim blurred (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Lower osf and nsf sills have slight damage,advise

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot upper shock bush has some deterioration,advise (2.7.4)

Rear wiper rubber split,advise

Pass 3 Feb 2017 66,409 miles

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Offside drivers door handle insecure

Fail 30 Jan 2017 65,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Offside drivers door handle insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2016 62,844 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2015 58,746 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 50,784 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 43,253 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 35,992 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 27,191 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 WYV is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WYV, 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 WYV registered?

BG08 WYV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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