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BU08 MZV

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,429 mi
Last recorded67,429 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 67,429 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 67,427 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 67,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Underside rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2021 67,078 miles

Both front strut top mounts corroded

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 67,078 miles

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

Both front strut top mounts corroded

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 66,905 miles

Back box rusty

Rear axle rusty

Wipers poor

Fail 1 Sep 2020 66,844 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake insecure flexi hose (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Back box rusty

Rear axle rusty

Pass 31 May 2019 64,405 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Nearside front strut top upper mount corroded

Offside handbrake cable temporarily secured

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

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

Fail 31 May 2019 64,405 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Nearside front strut top upper mount corroded

Offside handbrake cable temporarily secured

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 58,102 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 May 2018 58,102 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 May 2017 52,777 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 44,401 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 44,401 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fail 16 May 2015 37,254 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 37,254 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 32,482 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 32,482 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 30,685 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 24,720 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 20,043 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 MZV is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MZV, 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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What year was BU08 MZV registered?

BU08 MZV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 May 2008.

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The MOT history for BU08 MZV shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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