MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,453 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear axle corroded
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
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
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))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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
centre brake light inop
nsr lamp broken
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
high level stop lamp out
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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