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YJ08 BFW

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

151,139 mi
Last recorded151,139 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 BFW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 151,139 miles

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

Rusty suspension components

Slight Differential oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2025 151,139 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

High level brake light not working

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rusty suspension components

Slight Differential oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2024 144,827 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 138,165 miles

both front daytime running lights not working

Fail 29 Aug 2023 138,165 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

both front daytime running lights not working

coolant level very low started to overheat during cat test

Pass 31 Aug 2022 131,348 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 131,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 126,727 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre rubber and front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Passenger front door handle broken, door can still operate as normal

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2021 126,727 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre rubber and front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Passenger front door handle broken, door can still operate as normal

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2020 122,763 miles

Exhaust hangers and clamps corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 122,763 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust hangers and clamps corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 116,134 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 116,134 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 103,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 103,057 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 87,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 76,817 miles

Offside Front TYRE IS WORN TO 3MM, BALD ON THE INNER EDGE.

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 76,816 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front TYRE IS WORN TO 3MM, BALD ON THE INNER EDGE.

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 65,220 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 65,220 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 51,241 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 51,241 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 44,088 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 44,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 34,064 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2011 25,294 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front wiper smearing

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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YJ08 BFW is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 YJ08 BFW, 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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YJ08 BFW is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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