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BJ08 JEF

2018 Fiat 124

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,303 mi
Last recorded27,303 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat 12421,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 JEF
MakeFiat
Model124
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 27,303 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 26,671 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 25,574 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 24,903 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 24,895 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 21,770 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 19,368 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 124?

Based on 21,976 MOT tests across 3,263 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
2,747
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
3,263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 168
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 106
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
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BJ08 JEF is a 2018 Fiat 124 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 21,394 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 124 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ08 JEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 124 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 8 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ08 JEF registered?

BJ08 JEF is a 2018 Fiat 124, first registered on 3 March 2018.

Is BJ08 JEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 JEF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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