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BN08 UWH

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,573 mi
Last recorded86,573 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 UWH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 86,573 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 78,746 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 78,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 75,871 miles

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

various points on rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2021 74,546 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 74,544 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 72,114 miles

Baffles loose in rear exhaust

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear suspension components are going rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2020 72,114 miles

Baffles loose in rear exhaust

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear suspension components are going rusty

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 60,337 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted INSIDE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 60,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted INSIDE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 52,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak Corner of radiator ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 49,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 45,381 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 45,381 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 42,100 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 38,003 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread

Pass 20 Mar 2013 29,497 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 29,454 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 22,993 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,488 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 UWH is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BN08 UWH, 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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BN08 UWH is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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