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BT08 TUW

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,049 mi
Last recorded101,049 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 TUW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 101,049 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Coil Spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Coil Spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Damaged

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 101,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Coil Spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Coil Spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Damaged

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 101,040 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 94,926 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 88,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides rear shock absorber bushes have slight wear (5.3.2 (c))

engine sump is corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2022 82,899 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 82,899 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 78,627 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from drive shaft at gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 74,388 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 74,388 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive both drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 71,322 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 57,058 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 48,278 miles

CUT TO NSF OUTER SIDEWALL NO CORDS / OUTER CASING TO REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 29 Sep 2016 36,350 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

o/s/f shocker leaking slightly

o/s/f tyre outer side wall perished

rear exhaust box very corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 31,803 miles

REAR BOX OUTER CASING CORRODED

Pass 8 Sep 2014 27,544 miles

rear silencer heavily coroded

Fail 8 Sep 2014 27,544 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front discs coroded

low oil

rear silencer heavily coroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 22,211 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 22,211 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 15,233 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 10,343 miles

front and rear number plates marked

Fail 7 Jul 2011 10,184 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front and rear number plates marked

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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BT08 TUW 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 68.2%.

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 BT08 TUW, 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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BT08 TUW is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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