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BN08 UZK

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,082 mi
Last recorded89,082 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 UZK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 89,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 86,928 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 84,844 miles

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

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

front daylight running lights not working

Pass 10 May 2023 82,658 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 82,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 80,753 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2022 80,741 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 78,811 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 77,478 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 77,478 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 73,173 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 73,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 68,329 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 62,580 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 56,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 51,171 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 43,420 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 34,500 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2013 344,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 25,712 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 17,319 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 UZK is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 UZK, 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 UZK registered?

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

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