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BW08 XPU

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,638 mi
Last recorded63,638 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 XPU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 63,638 miles

Exhaust mounting defective by sump (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 62,918 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 62,918 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 60,335 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

suspension corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2022 54,706 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 50,560 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 46,887 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

both sills damaged

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2020 44,711 miles

Coil spring corroded Rears x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable support mount damaged,secured with cable tie prior test

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Sills damaged by jacking point

Fail 2 Jan 2020 44,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Rears x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable support mount damaged,secured with cable tie prior test

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Sills damaged by jacking point

Pass 11 Jan 2019 40,602 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge 185 55r15

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

Offside Rear road wheel some distortion

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

engine breather pipe split

Fail 11 Jan 2019 40,602 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge 185 55r15

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

Offside Rear road wheel some distortion

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

engine breather pipe split

Pass 25 Jan 2018 35,574 miles

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

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

Offside Rear road wheel some distortion

Rear exhaust corroded

engine breather pipe split

Fail 25 Jan 2018 35,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear road wheel some distortion

Rear exhaust corroded

engine breather pipe split

Pass 26 Jan 2017 30,770 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine breather pipe split

exhaust back box deterioated

Pass 21 Jan 2016 25,451 miles

front wipers worn

Fail 20 Jan 2016 25,450 miles

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

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

front wipers worn

Pass 28 Jan 2015 22,069 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 22,069 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 17,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 14,851 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2012 11,396 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside front tyre cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2011 8,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XPU is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XPU, 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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BW08 XPU is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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