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BW08 XPP

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,545 mi
Last recorded113,545 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 XPP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2017 113,545 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 100,298 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 87,253 miles

child seat fitted to ns/r seat - unable to fully inspect seatbelt

Fail 22 Jun 2015 86,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

child seat fitted to ns/r seat - unable to fully inspect seatbelt

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 75,303 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 63,884 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 52,740 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 39,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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BW08 XPP is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BW08 XPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW08 XPP registered?

BW08 XPP is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 June 2008.

Is BW08 XPP safe to buy?

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