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BN08 UXS

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,612 mi
Last recorded104,612 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 104,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 101,534 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 97,873 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 92,016 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 87,263 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 87,263 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 82,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 82,992 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation foot and handbrake low effort (1.2.1 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s & n/s / top mounts noisy and all coil springs rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 70,805 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 58,717 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 58,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 52,908 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 47,547 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 44,121 miles

both handbrake cable brackets broken off

nearside rear tyre cracks in wall

offside rear brake hose slight insecure

offside rear tyre cracks in wall

rear number plate slight insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2015 41,258 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear hand brake support brakets corroded and broken , bot not insecure

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 38,166 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,596 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Mar 2013 34,596 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Apr 2012 30,384 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 30,108 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 23,044 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 UXS is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UXS, 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 BN08 UXS registered?

BN08 UXS is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is BN08 UXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 UXS shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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