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BJ08 HJO

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,409 mi
Last recorded87,409 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 HJO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 87,409 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 87,409 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 83,407 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 83,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 80,385 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside full beam/sidelight lamp is damaged in the bumper

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

complete rear axle and fittings are corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 75,405 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive small coolant leak at radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

complete rear axle and fittings are corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2021 75,405 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (dog bone) mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive small coolant leak at radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

complete rear axle and fittings are corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 70,027 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 64,551 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 64,551 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 62,899 miles

Rear exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

Pass 26 Jan 2018 53,980 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 46,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 44,794 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 40,379 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 35,902 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 32,499 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 28,229 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 22,847 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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BJ08 HJO is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HJO, 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 HJO registered?

BJ08 HJO is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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