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BN08 UYX

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

71,910 mi
Last recorded71,910 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 71,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 71,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 71,815 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 67,456 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 66,903 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 66,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 64,177 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 64,176 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

boot struts defective but still opens and closes as intended.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 59,267 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 59,265 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 57,834 miles

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

Front both wiper smearing

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

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 Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 57,808 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front both wiper smearing

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

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 Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 55,357 miles

Exhaust back box excessively corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

handbrake cable bracket broken nearside

Pass 27 Sep 2017 53,112 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak drive shaft oil seal leaking ()

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

exhaust back box excessively corroded

nearside handbrake cable bracket broken

Fail 20 Sep 2017 53,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak drive shaft oil seal leaking ()

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

exhaust back box excessively corroded

nearside handbrake cable bracket broken

Pass 1 Oct 2016 50,215 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2016 50,210 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear pipe / hose mounting broken (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear pipe / hose mounting broken at rear (3.6.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2015 44,979 miles

outer skin on the rear silencer is corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2015 44,979 miles

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

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

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)

outer skin on the rear silencer is corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2014 40,266 miles

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 18 Mar 2013 32,485 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 25,439 miles

both front brake discs are wearing thin

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

rear exhaust silencers outer skin is corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,950 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 UYX is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 UYX, 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 UYX registered?

BN08 UYX is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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