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BU08 MWK

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

56,616 mi
Last recorded56,616 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 56,616 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 52,090 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 49,205 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust system deteriorated and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 49,204 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust system deteriorated and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 45,325 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 44,182 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 44,179 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 41,457 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

heavy corrosion developing to rear beam axle

Pass 28 May 2019 38,542 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 37,396 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 31 May 2017 36,203 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 35,259 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 34,039 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 32,391 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 29,042 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 25,672 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 22,185 miles

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 MWK is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 MWK, 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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BU08 MWK is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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