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BU08 PBX

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,753 mi
Last recorded98,753 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2026 98,753 miles

All suspension components corroded

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 86,891 miles

slight exhaust blow at front

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 13 Sep 2024 86,886 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight exhaust blow at front

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 20 Sep 2023 84,529 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 84,525 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 81,273 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 81,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure main beam headlight (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 78,369 miles

Nearside Front Driving lamp insecure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 78,369 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe at front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Driving lamp insecure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 72,798 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 64,762 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 63,988 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 63,988 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 57,903 miles

Front BOTH Macpherson struts has a slightly stiff upper support bearing assemblies

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os inner faces (3.5.1i)

Front wipers slightly juddering

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated but NOT rough at time of inspection

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both ns and os (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam unit (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box corroded

coil spring corroded both ns and os front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to some underbody components

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 8 Apr 2017 57,903 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush de-bonded (2.7.4)

Front BOTH Macpherson struts has a slightly stiff upper support bearing assemblies

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os inner faces (3.5.1i)

Front wipers slightly juddering

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush starting to debond (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated but NOT rough at time of inspection

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both ns and os (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam unit (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box corroded

coil spring corroded both ns and os front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to some underbody components

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 16 Apr 2016 48,098 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre as cut in outer side wall.not showing cord or ply

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear exhaust box in poor condition but not blowing

Fail 16 Apr 2016 48,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both top bushis (2.7.4)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre as cut in outer side wall.not showing cord or ply

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear exhaust box in poor condition but not blowing

Pass 11 Apr 2015 40,339 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 40,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 33,355 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 25,384 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 13,349 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 9,004 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 PBX is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BU08 PBX, 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 PBX is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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