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DS08 BNL

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,238 mi
Last recorded131,238 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 BNL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 131,238 miles

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

front to rear pipes not fully visable

Fail 14 Jul 2023 131,233 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp insercure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle rear tail gate (6.2.3 (a))

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

front to rear pipes not fully visable

Pass 15 Jul 2022 129,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 126,285 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

boot switch not working

both day time running lights not working

front exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2021 126,281 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

boot switch not working

both day time running lights not working

front exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2020 119,154 miles

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

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

front to rear pipes obscured

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2020 119,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front to rear pipes obscured

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2019 114,309 miles

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

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

exhaust clamps corroded

exhaust getting weak

oil sump corroded and leaking

Fail 4 Jul 2019 114,307 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust clamps corroded

exhaust getting weak

oil sump corroded and leaking

Pass 3 Jul 2018 108,333 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear wiper worn

Fail 3 Jul 2018 108,331 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear wiper worn

Pass 14 Jun 2017 97,406 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes not visible

rear exhaust box weak

Fail 26 May 2017 97,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe from flex to wheel (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

front to rears obscured by plastic covers

rear exhaust box deterated

Pass 19 May 2016 89,055 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)

Fail 18 May 2016 89,052 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 82,419 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp broken and bax box slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Dec 2013 63,462 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2013 63,462 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,211 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on both edges

Fail 16 Oct 2012 48,209 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on both edges

Pass 27 May 2011 31,942 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 31,942 miles

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

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

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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DS08 BNL is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DS08 BNL, 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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DS08 BNL is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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