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BL08 FDY

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,714 mi
Last recorded135,714 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 FDY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 135,714 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 131,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 131,278 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 126,600 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 126,600 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 122,631 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged flat on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 122,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged flat on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 113,393 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust corrorded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 98,708 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 90,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 82,594 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 80,110 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 72,561 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust box poor condition

rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2013 57,895 miles

both rear tyres cracking

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2013 57,817 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracking

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2012 47,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2011 35,483 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 35,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 FDY is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BL08 FDY, 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 BL08 FDY registered?

BL08 FDY is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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