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BJ08 OVK

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,258 mi
Last recorded137,258 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 OVK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 137,258 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 129,675 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damage to "GB" section of number plate (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 129,467 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damage to "GB" section of number plate (0.1 (b))

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 2 Dec 2020 115,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

dent in nearside front sill

Fail 27 Nov 2020 115,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

dent in nearside front sill

Pass 4 Dec 2019 108,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 108,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both park brake cables deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2018 108,039 miles

corrosion to axle,sub frames,suspension components/coil springs,ferrules

Fail 13 Aug 2018 108,039 miles

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

corrosion to axle,sub frames,suspension components/coil springs,ferrules

Pass 25 Apr 2017 97,965 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside day time running light inop

Fail 25 Apr 2017 97,965 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside day time running light inop

Pass 25 Apr 2016 88,488 miles

clutch resovoir fluid close to minimum

engine breather hose split

exhaust deteriorating and rear clamp missing

items removed from view prior to test

slight movement in both front suspension strut top mounts

Pass 1 May 2015 78,346 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 1 May 2015 78,346 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,080 miles

Front brake discs inner faces badly corroded/pitted

Offside front DRL in/op

Offside washer jet poor

Fail 28 Apr 2014 69,080 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front brake discs inner faces badly corroded/pitted

Offside front DRL in/op

Offside washer jet poor

Pass 26 Apr 2013 57,967 miles

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

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

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

offside washer jet poor

rear exhaust deteriorating and middle to rear joint clamp missing.exhaust is secure

Fail 22 Apr 2013 57,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

offside washer jet poor

rear exhaust deteriorating and middle to rear joint clamp missing.exhaust is secure

Pass 1 May 2012 48,178 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 48,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2011 36,455 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust backbox

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 OVK is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OVK, 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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BJ08 OVK is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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