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BN08 UWD

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,010 mi
Last recorded124,010 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 UWD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 124,010 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 122,515 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated but is not blowing

Pass 23 Jan 2024 110,876 miles

Nearside Front the top strut bearing has restricted free movement advise repair

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated but is not blowing

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 110,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front the top strut bearing has restricted free movement advise repair

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated but is not blowing

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 102,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2023 102,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2022 98,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 97,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2020 97,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2019 96,151 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 91,396 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 80,598 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 75,180 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 71,982 miles

osf shock absorber damp

Pass 18 Nov 2014 66,675 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 62,590 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 58,788 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 58,788 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 45,934 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 45,934 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,610 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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BN08 UWD is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BN08 UWD, 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 BN08 UWD registered?

BN08 UWD is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BN08 UWD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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