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BJ08 SZK

2008 Fiat 500

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 SZK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2023

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm back bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022

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

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

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

General corrosion all-round

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cables corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear parking brake cable mountings corroded badly

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension showing corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2021

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear parking brake cable mountings corroded badly

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension showing corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2020 79,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged HOSE FIXING POINT BROKEN AND HELD TOGETHER WITH CABLE TIES (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged HOSE FIXING SPLIT AND HELD USING CABLE TIES (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 73,556 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 66,134 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 66,134 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 59,614 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 53,846 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 49,110 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

emissions not detected

Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,943 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 35,523 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 24 Mar 2012 28,321 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 28,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 19,268 miles

oil light on

possible sign of fuel leak around filter

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 SZK is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SZK, 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 SZK registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ08 SZK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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