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BL08 RED

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 RED
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2026

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 84,628 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 84,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop adrift

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 60,906 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 42,295 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 40,693 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear box exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2020 38,185 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both change soon (5.2.3 (e))

rear box exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2019 32,464 miles

Offside Front shock top mount slightly play

Pass 9 Apr 2018 29,599 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 28,135 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 22,713 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 15,237 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 12,956 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 12,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 10,641 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 8,319 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 6,675 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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BL08 RED is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RED, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL08 RED registered?

BL08 RED is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is BL08 RED safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL08 RED shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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