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BP08 OWN

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,604 mi
Last recorded113,604 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 OWN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 113,604 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 113,112 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 111,217 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 104,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 104,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 96,568 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 96,554 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 96,554 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 94,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 94,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 92,350 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 86,506 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 81,015 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 75,315 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 71,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 71,536 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 71,052 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 71,052 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 May 2013 48,514 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 42,579 miles

air bag light on indicating fault

Fail 30 Apr 2012 42,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

air bag light on indicating fault, requires resetting before retest

Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,703 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)

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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BP08 OWN is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BP08 OWN, 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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BP08 OWN is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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