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BJ08 SZX

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,453 mi
Last recorded75,453 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 SZX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 75,453 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 75,452 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 66,195 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2023 66,195 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2022 59,717 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 59,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 52,047 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 52,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 49,822 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 49,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 46,809 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 46,809 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 43,220 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 40,160 miles

Front springs corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed from mirror ()

Nearside Rear axle mount corroded and handbrake cable adrift but has been secured with cable tie

Nearside Rear lamp unit outer lens damaged but still works ok

Nearside lower arm rear bush showing slight signs of wearing

Offside Front tyre measuring 2.0mm

Offside Outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear tyre measuring 2.0mm

Offside lower arm rear bush showing slight signs of wearing

Rear Upper high level brake light not working

Rear springs corroded

boot in from handle but still opens from key

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2016 40,158 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported due to mount damaged (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front springs corroded

Front wipers juddering, but still clearing screen ok

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed from mirror ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear axle mount corroded and handbrake cable adrift but has been secured with cable tie

Nearside Rear lamp unit outer lens damaged but still works ok

Nearside lower arm rear bush showing slight signs of wearing

Offside Front tyre measuring 2.0mm

Offside Rear axle mount corroded and handbrake cable adrift but has been secured with cable tie

Offside Rear tyre measuring 2.0mm

Offside lower arm rear bush showing slight signs of wearing

Rear Upper high level brake light not working

Rear springs corroded

boot in from handle but still opens from key

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2015 37,517 miles

centre brake light inop

nsr lamp broken

Fail 21 Dec 2015 37,507 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

centre stop inop

Pass 14 Nov 2014 35,386 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 30,324 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 23,840 miles

high level stop lamp out

Pass 23 Mar 2012 17,798 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 11,621 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 SZX is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ08 SZX registered?

BJ08 SZX is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is BJ08 SZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 SZX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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