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BV08 ZVF

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,832 mi
Last recorded106,832 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 ZVF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 106,832 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 103,395 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 100,351 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 96,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 93,376 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 93,376 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2019 89,888 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 86,262 miles

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))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 80,530 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 73,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 64,519 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 55,997 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 48,262 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 39,620 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 29,187 miles

advise play in both front suspension top mountings

Fail 20 Dec 2011 29,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

advise play in both front suspension top mountings

Pass 19 Feb 2011 22,871 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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BV08 ZVF is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 ZVF, 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 ZVF is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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