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BJ08 HFF

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

32,014 mi
Last recorded32,014 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 HFF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 32,014 miles

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

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

rear suspension frame has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2025 29,662 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 27,476 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 27,467 miles

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 24,449 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 21,687 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 19,278 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 17,644 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 17,641 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 16,039 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 14,366 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 13,583 miles

tow bar hitch fitted to front of vehicle

Pass 18 Apr 2016 10,775 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 9,550 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 8,581 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s rear-o/s rear- o/s front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 10 May 2013 7,571 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 6,346 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 5,309 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 5,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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BJ08 HFF is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BJ08 HFF, 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 BJ08 HFF registered?

BJ08 HFF is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is BJ08 HFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 HFF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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