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BV08 ZVC

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,505 mi
Last recorded91,505 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 91,505 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 91,498 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split all around (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 88,905 miles

Parking brake requires adjustment or repair, (Lever travel)

Rear Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Axle distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2024 88,905 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake requires adjustment or repair, (Lever travel)

Rear Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Axle distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 86,178 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 86,163 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 83,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 80,861 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Rear coil spring mounting area has surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear exhaust silencer heat shield fouling nearside body area

Fail 13 Sep 2021 80,859 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Rear coil spring mounting area has surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear exhaust silencer heat shield fouling nearside body area

Pass 21 Aug 2020 79,314 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 76,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 76,980 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 71,692 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 71,692 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 66,472 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 66,472 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 65,014 miles

Nearside Front Outer cut in tyre side wall not showing cord at time of test

Offside Front Outer cut in tyre side wall not showing cord at time of test

Pass 11 Sep 2015 61,518 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall several damaged areas but legal at time of test

Nearside Rear wheel inner rim slightly misshapped

Offside Front wheel inner rim misshaped legal at test

n/s o/s front brake discs inner face showing signs of wear

Fail 11 Sep 2015 61,517 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not correctly adjusted missing screen going over vehicle roof (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area split to ply (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not correctly adjusted only contacting very low bottom of screen (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade excessively split at ends (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area split to ply (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall several damaged areas but legal at time of test

Nearside Rear wheel inner rim slightly misshapped

Offside Front wheel inner rim misshaped legal at test

n/s o/s front brake discs inner face showing signs of wear

Pass 22 Aug 2014 57,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 55,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,957 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 42,527 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,280 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 ZVC is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV08 ZVC, 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 ZVC is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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