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BN08 UXJ

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,947 mi
Last recorded69,947 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 UXJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 69,947 miles

Front bumper damaged

OS handbrake cable outer casing split

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS rear spring lower mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2016 69,947 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure Daytime running light (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front bumper damaged

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS rear spring lower mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2016 69,821 miles

Central Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Central Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshener (8.3.1e)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Front Exhaust flexi damaged

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust Back Box Outer Casing Missing

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hand Brake Cable Outer Casing Split and corroded

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

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

Oil leak gear selector oil seal ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 66,241 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2014 63,083 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 63,083 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 24 Dec 2013 60,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 60,580 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 50,349 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 32,516 miles

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)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 25,119 miles

front tyres wearing on edges.....

rear exhaust silencer corroding.....

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 UXJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UXJ, 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 UXJ registered?

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

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