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BJ08 SXV

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,401 mi
Last recorded100,401 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 SXV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 100,401 miles

Nearside rear brake hose bracket broken

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported

secondary air bag light illuminated

Pass 12 Jul 2021 99,306 miles

All coil springs corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2020 97,772 miles

All coil springs starting to corrode

Damp around offside front shock absorber

Offside rear flexi brake hose mounting bracket broken

Offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Rear exhaust rubber perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2019 95,350 miles

All coil springs corroding

Damp around offside front shock absorber

Pass 10 Jul 2018 93,297 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 86,854 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 84,307 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 75,799 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 75,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 67,804 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 62,341 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 62,341 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 49,570 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 49,570 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,188 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 SXV is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SXV, 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 SXV registered?

BJ08 SXV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is BJ08 SXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 SXV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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