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BU08 MFN

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,160 mi
Last recorded98,160 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 MFN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 98,160 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 96,048 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 95,051 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 92,056 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 88,249 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Aug 2020 85,321 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 82,415 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 78,382 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 74,691 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 74,690 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 69,188 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 64,131 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin rusted

Fail 26 Oct 2015 64,125 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 60,042 miles

air con leaking

exhaust corroded

passenger side door handle faulty

Pass 30 Oct 2013 55,478 miles

front brake disc worn

front/rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 25 Aug 2012 48,536 miles

nearside washer jet faulty

Pass 20 Aug 2011 37,748 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2011 37,745 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

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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BU08 MFN is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU08 MFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU08 MFN registered?

BU08 MFN is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is BU08 MFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 MFN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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