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YE08 BVC

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,098 mi
Last recorded93,098 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 BVC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 93,098 miles

offside front fog light in operative

Pass 11 Sep 2020 86,273 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 74,088 miles

Coil spring corroded All four suspension coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 65,219 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 54,766 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 44,912 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 44,912 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 43,247 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 39,620 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust back box deterioreted

Pass 26 Oct 2013 36,646 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 34,198 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through

Fail 23 Oct 2012 34,198 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Centre rear view mirror missing but mirror fitted to nearside

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through

Pass 14 May 2012 31,185 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 9 May 2011 24,243 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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YE08 BVC is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YE08 BVC, 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 YE08 BVC registered?

YE08 BVC is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is YE08 BVC safe to buy?

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