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BN08 UZM

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

52,129 mi
Last recorded52,129 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 UZM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 52,129 miles

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose support bracket corroded and broken but held firm with plastic ties

Rear silencer corroded

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some brake and fuel pipes

windscreen has light scratching

Fail 2 May 2017 51,764 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp missing between centre pipe and rear silencer (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible weak and slight blow plus support bracket corroded (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose support bracket corroded and broken but held firm with plastic ties

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose support bracket corroded and broken but held firm with plastic ties

Rear silencer corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some brake and fuel pipes

windscreen has light scratching

Pass 15 Apr 2016 50,971 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 50,971 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 45,743 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 45,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 39,391 miles

exhaust corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and 3mm

Fail 29 Jul 2014 39,391 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and 3mm

Pass 7 Aug 2013 29,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 29,294 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 21,598 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 18,102 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 UZM is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UZM, 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 UZM registered?

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

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