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BN08 UZT

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

148,167 mi
Last recorded148,167 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 148,167 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus sub frame connectors (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no access to boot

rear axle corroded

signs of coolant leak from passenger side radiator

Fail 25 Jun 2026 148,166 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake hose failure (1.2.1 (g))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hand brake lever (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail brake hose failed during brake test (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus sub frame connectors (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no access to boot

rear axle corroded

signs of coolant leak from passenger side radiator

Pass 12 Jun 2025 142,376 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 132,404 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 132,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 124,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 117,733 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 110,396 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 107,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake on minimum effort

Pass 17 Apr 2019 101,887 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 97,700 miles

very slight bulge in n/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 May 2017 89,540 miles

Advise n/s/r hand brake cable sleeve damaged

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 May 2017 89,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55r15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Advise n/s/r hand brake cable sleeve damaged

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 85,113 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 85,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 81,453 miles

both rear tyres perished

oil leak

small cut in side wall offside front tyre

Fail 22 Mar 2016 81,453 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres perished

oil leak

small cut in side wall offside front tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2015 75,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 16 May 2014 69,622 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear shockers soft

Pass 16 May 2013 59,523 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)

tailpipe deteriorated/rusty

Pass 17 May 2012 51,177 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,154 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 UZT is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 UZT, 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 UZT registered?

BN08 UZT is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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