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BV08 ZVA

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,145 mi
Last recorded163,145 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 ZVA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 163,145 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2022 151,972 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 137,948 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 137,948 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 129,507 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 123,113 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 122,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side's inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 122,189 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 113,734 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire cut and disconnected

Pass 27 Nov 2015 91,360 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 91,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

all four brake discs corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 86,157 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn/corroded.

both sides front brake pads becoming low.

rear exhaust silencer poor/corroded.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 72,231 miles

front inner brake pads appear to be getting low.

n/s/f tyre inner & outer edges getting low on tread.

rear exhaust corroded.

unable to find reason for vehicle pulling to left.

Fail 7 Aug 2013 72,211 miles

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

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

front inner brake pads appear to be getting low.

n/s/f tyre inner & outer edges getting low on tread.

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 58,584 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 57,158 miles

Rear exhaust section in poor condition.

Fail 24 Apr 2012 56,704 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust section in poor condition.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BV08 ZVA is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV08 ZVA, 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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BV08 ZVA is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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