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BU08 XCF

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,405 mi
Last recorded123,405 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 XCF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 123,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy giving poor dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy giving poor dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 116,620 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 111,562 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 100,910 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 97,919 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 97,919 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 95,494 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 95,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 95,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 88,514 miles

Screen damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2018 88,505 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Screen damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2017 78,801 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 73,913 miles

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

nearside door handle broken/faulty but still functioning at time of test

rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at time of test

Fail 9 May 2016 73,909 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside door handle broken/faulty but still functioning at time of test

rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2015 63,359 miles

rear exhaust corroded but not leaking at time of test

Fail 27 Apr 2015 63,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust corroded but not leaking at time of test

Pass 8 May 2014 54,440 miles

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

centre to rear exhaust clamp missing but system not leaking and still secure

rear exhaust section deteriorated but not leaking at time of test

slight wiper damage to screen outside of zone A

Pass 16 May 2013 46,180 miles

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

windscreen has some light wiper damage

Fail 16 May 2013 46,180 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

windscreen has some light wiper damage

Pass 9 May 2012 38,328 miles

drivers door handle broken but still able to open door from outside and inside

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 9 May 2012 38,328 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers door handle broken but still able to open door from outside and inside

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 3 May 2011 31,212 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 XCF is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XCF, 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 XCF is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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