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BJ08 OVF

2008 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,830 mi
Last recorded143,830 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 OVF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 143,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 134,867 miles

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

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

front suspension arm rear bushes have slight play

Pass 29 Aug 2017 123,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly moved (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 114,767 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2015 106,122 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 106,097 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 97,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2013 86,030 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 69,177 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 10 Apr 2012 68,903 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2012 68,903 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,858 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 OVF is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ08 OVF registered?

BJ08 OVF is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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