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BL08 FBO

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,874 mi
Last recorded126,874 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 FBO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 126,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 126,807 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 125,515 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2023 121,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 121,941 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Engine misfire on idle

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter corroded through (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 117,425 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2022 117,394 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 112,723 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 106,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens has some damage

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 106,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 100,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer 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))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 100,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer 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 8 Jun 2018 94,815 miles

clutch fluid low

movement in the clutch pedal arm/assembly

n/s/r tyre is worn on the outer edge

suspect front exhaust clamp missing

Fail 4 Jun 2018 94,814 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords showing on outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade is split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade is split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

clutch fluid low

n/s/r tyre is worn on the outer edge

suspect front exhaust clamp missing

Pass 3 Feb 2017 90,053 miles

Clutch pedal and operation needs attention

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 2 Feb 2017 90,053 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Clutch pedal and operation needs attention

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Jan 2016 79,069 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 64,907 miles

Both rear brake pipe brackets corroded.

Exhaust back box corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 64,907 miles

Both rear brake pipe brackets corroded.

Exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 91,959 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 49,539 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 47,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear box poor

Pass 13 Jun 2011 33,022 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm

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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BL08 FBO is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BL08 FBO, 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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BL08 FBO is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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