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BYZ 7480

2008 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,354 mi
Last recorded125,354 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYZ 7480
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 125,354 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 119,509 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 115,786 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 109,567 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 107,734 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust system corroded centre bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 107,719 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust system corroded

oil level low

Pass 12 Apr 2019 100,511 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil level low

Fail 8 Apr 2019 100,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In tread area (185/55/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil level low

Pass 29 Mar 2018 81,481 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front shocker upper bearing rough

coil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 24 Mar 2018 81,225 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front shocker upper bearing rough

coil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit, edges worn through to inner rubber, advise replace. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 63,605 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 6 Apr 2017 62,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 7 Apr 2016 52,764 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 47,397 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 41,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,324 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 35,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 26,986 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 19,834 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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BYZ 7480 is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BYZ 7480, 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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What year was BYZ 7480 registered?

BYZ 7480 is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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