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BJ08 SYT

2008 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,588 mi
Last recorded52,588 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 SYT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 52,588 miles

exhaust flex joint deteriorated and blow

exhaust rear box deteriorated

nearside front tyre low inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2015 43,918 miles

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

exhaust flex joint deteriorated and blowing

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2015 43,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust flex joint deteriorated and blowing

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2014 32,042 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

offside front wiper blade deteriorating & starting to smear screen

rear silencer corroded

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Mar 2013 26,629 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 26,625 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 21,634 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 16,063 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 15,958 miles

Nearside Rear Additional braking device component(s) insecure (3.6.I.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 SYT is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SYT, 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 SYT registered?

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

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