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B4 JVW

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,599 mi
Last recorded94,599 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 JVW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 94,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 91,234 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 84,575 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 71,858 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 71,198 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 71,196 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2021 66,765 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 66,765 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 64,537 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight leak of grease but no damage noted after wiping clean (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop detached

Parking brake effort low on nearside 66kg, offside 161kg and locked

Silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 8 May 2019 61,830 miles

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))

Pass 3 May 2018 58,903 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 52,757 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 52,756 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 47,665 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

radiator fan not cutting in

Pass 6 Aug 2015 37,699 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2014 35,499 miles

n/s/f brake slightly binding

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

o/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 20 Mar 2014 35,497 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

o/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

rear wiper blade tore

Pass 29 Mar 2013 29,405 miles

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2013 29,405 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2012 22,246 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 10,049 miles

n/s/r tyre has a piece of metal stuck in tyre too close to sidewall to repair

Fail 1 Mar 2011 10,049 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has a piece of metal stuck in tyre too close to sidewall to repair

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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B4 JVW 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 B4 JVW, 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 B4 JVW registered?

B4 JVW is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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The MOT history for B4 JVW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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