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BJ08 SYE

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,805 mi
Last recorded53,805 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 SYE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 53,805 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 53,804 miles

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2022 51,920 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 51,920 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 44,288 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 44,288 miles

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 35,443 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 35,440 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2018 31,057 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2017 27,824 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 20,477 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 18,835 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 15,019 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 13,053 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 11,521 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 9,908 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 SYE is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SYE, 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 SYE registered?

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

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