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BN08 XGW

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,476 mi
Last recorded123,476 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 XGW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 123,476 miles

Front exhaust flexible section has small blow

hydraulic boot rams have failed

Fail 24 Sep 2025 123,441 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush fully debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexible section has small blow

headlight lenses are poor / cloudy

hydraulic boot rams have failed

Pass 20 Aug 2024 119,836 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 112,045 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 112,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 93,049 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 92,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 68,717 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 68,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 65,297 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 65,297 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 57,174 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 57,174 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 53,136 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber top bushing worn

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2017 49,591 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 49,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure inner brake pad lining has become unbonded from pad backing (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 48,845 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 48,810 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 43,503 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded and poor condition

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 31,160 miles

nearside and offside front tyres close to wear markers

nearside and offside rear tyres close to wear markers

Pass 15 Mar 2013 24,648 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 19,355 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 19,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 13,453 miles

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

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 XGW is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XGW, 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 XGW registered?

BN08 XGW is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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