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BN08 UWR

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,610 mi
Last recorded68,610 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 UWR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 68,610 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 68,610 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 67,250 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 67,248 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both side rear upper (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 65,484 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 65,484 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2016 62,744 miles

suspension springs corroded

Fail 12 May 2016 62,744 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

suspension springs corroded

Pass 9 May 2015 58,820 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded throughout

Fail 3 Jun 2014 56,056 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

drivers door handle fault noted

exhaust clamp missing

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 56,056 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

drivers door handle fault noted

exhaust clamp missing

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 May 2013 51,739 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 47,873 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 47,869 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 34,672 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 UWR is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UWR, 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 UWR registered?

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

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