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BJ08 SYG

2008 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,229 mi
Last recorded68,229 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 SYG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 68,229 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 68,216 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 58,317 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 43,888 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 35,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 35,872 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hand brake cable bracket corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 29,134 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

Exhaust back box outer skin slightly deteriorated.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 26 Mar 2013 28,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

Exhaust back box outer skin slightly deteriorated.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 21,941 miles

Exhaust back box slightly deteriorated.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 19 Mar 2012 21,941 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust back box slightly deteriorated.

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

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 12 Mar 2011 15,556 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 15,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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 SYG is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SYG, 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 SYG registered?

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

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