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BU08 MTX

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

36,054 mi
Last recorded36,054 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 MTX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 36,054 miles

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

Offside Front wing damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases / system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 May 2019 36,004 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush NS + OS upper (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS + OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front wing damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases / system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 35,283 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 34,489 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rear silencer poor condition

Fail 2 Dec 2016 34,476 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and side wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rear silencer poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2015 32,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs corroded

n/s/r wheel slight bearing noise evident

o/s/r tyre cracking / deteriating

rear exhaust silencer deteriating

various cuts to o/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 2 Nov 2015 32,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both front brake discs corroded

n/s/r wheel slight bearing noise evident

o/s/r tyre cracking / deteriating

rear exhaust silencer deteriating

various cuts to o/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 9 Apr 2014 30,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre cracking / deteriating

rear exhaust silencer and clamp in poor condition

Fail 9 Apr 2014 30,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre cracking / deteriating

rear exhaust silencer and clamp in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2012 28,154 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 27,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 27,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MTX is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BU08 MTX, 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 MTX registered?

BU08 MTX is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BU08 MTX safe to buy?

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