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BJ08 OUX

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

103,357 mi
Last recorded103,357 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 OUX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 103,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (inner surfaces). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 103,357 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust blow . (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides . (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both tyres (inner edges) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (inner surfaces). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 99,036 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracks in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 99,036 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracks in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 97,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 97,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 92,539 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 86,033 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 86,033 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 82,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 74,986 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire broken

Fail 29 Jun 2020 74,986 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits see print out (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire broken

Nearside Front driving light inop

Pass 2 Aug 2019 72,660 miles

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

both front top strut mounts has slight play

child seat fitted to n/s/r

rear axle and coil spring holders corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2019 72,660 miles

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

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

both front top strut mounts has slight play

child seat fitted to n/s/r

n/s/r tyre on the legal limit

rear axle and coil spring holders corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 66,909 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 62,596 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 57,783 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 53,045 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 47,706 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 41,012 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 25 May 2013 41,012 miles

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

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 35,255 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 35,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 29,546 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 29,546 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 OUX is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BJ08 OUX, 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 OUX registered?

BJ08 OUX is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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