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BW03 BOO

2008 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,088 mi
Last recorded110,088 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 BOO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 110,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 110,079 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 113,378 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 111,879 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 111,875 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 106,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 99,343 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 89,761 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre,wearing inner edge

Oil leak gearbox, appears to be nearside driveshaft oil seal ()

Rear offside and nearside bump stops debonded/detached

Rear offside and nearside tyres cracking heavily by inner bead rims. Advise replacement soon

Fail 29 Sep 2017 89,729 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre,wearing inner edge

Oil leak gearbox, appears to be nearside driveshaft oil seal ()

Rear offside and nearside bump stops debonded/detached

Rear offside and nearside tyres cracking heavily by inner bead rims. Advise replacement soon

Pass 1 Oct 2016 80,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre feathered

offside rear brake binding

Pass 3 Oct 2015 74,418 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake binding

Pass 7 Oct 2014 69,585 miles

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

back box clamp missing

back box corroded

glow plug warning light on dash

rear boot handle inop

rear wipper blade split

Fail 4 Oct 2014 69,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

back box clamp missing

back box corroded

both rear hand brake cables outer covers split and corroded

glow plug warning light on dash

rear boot handle inop

rear wipper blade split

Pass 10 Sep 2013 59,344 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2013 59,344 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 52,320 miles

back box coroded

nearside and ofside hand brake cables outer cover split

Pass 9 Sep 2011 39,044 miles

Both front brake discs worn.

Both handbrake cables, casings slightly split.

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 39,044 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front brake discs worn.

Both handbrake cables, casings slightly split.

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BW03 BOO is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BW03 BOO, 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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BW03 BOO is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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