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BN08 UZO

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

135,065 mi
Last recorded135,065 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 135,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear spring bump stop insecure

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

Parking brake just met the required efficiency

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

Fail 25 Aug 2025 135,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear spring bump stop insecure

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

Parking brake just met the required efficiency

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 123,350 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Aug 2023 122,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear spring bump stop insecure

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 111,722 miles

Nearside Outer sill starting to corrode

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2022 111,722 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure main beam (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer sill starting to corrode

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 101,115 miles

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2021 101,115 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2020 89,636 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear box skin is peeling

Fail 15 Jan 2020 89,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear shock is weak

Offside Rear rear box skin is peeling

Pass 15 Nov 2018 80,707 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 76,140 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 76,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 68,725 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside door sill damaged

nearside rear parking brake cable support bracket broken

Fail 28 Dec 2016 68,725 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside door sill damaged

nearside rear parking brake cable support bracket broken

Pass 17 Jun 2015 60,157 miles

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

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

exhaust is corroding

nearside front poss starting to get a little noisy.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 56,892 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside front outer sill damaged (has previously been jacked up incorrectly)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated (outer skin is coming away)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 50,916 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)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 50,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 29 Mar 2012 46,523 miles

Both front wipers are split.

Fail 29 Mar 2012 46,523 miles

Both front wipers are split.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,192 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 UZO is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UZO, 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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BN08 UZO is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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