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BJ08 TAV

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,934 mi
Last recorded82,934 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 TAV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 82,934 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 73,163 miles

Nearside Front Outer door handle missing

Offside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Rear rear silencer deteriated but not leaking

Rear silencer clamp missing but not leaking

Fail 26 Apr 2018 73,160 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer door handle missing

Offside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Rear rear silencer deteriated but not leaking

Rear silencer clamp missing but not leaking

Pass 12 Jan 2017 64,426 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

n/s/r handbrake cable outer casing split

nearside door handle loose/insecure function still working

offside wing mirror casing broken/missing .Glass still ok

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 12 Jan 2017 64,426 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

n/s/r handbrake cable outer casing split

nearside door handle loose/insecure function still working

offside wing mirror casing broken/missing .Glass still ok

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 23 Dec 2015 58,367 miles

Front brake pad wear sensor wiring broken

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing inspection of a seat belt

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 44,966 miles

Rear exhaust box is slightly corroded.

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

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on edge.and slightly perished.

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

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on edge.and slightly perished.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 38,159 miles

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

nsf brake pad indicator is broken

Pass 5 Apr 2013 29,871 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 29,871 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 19,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside windscreen wiper rubber split

Fail 12 Apr 2012 19,054 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside windscreen wiper rubber split

Pass 23 Apr 2011 13,033 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 TAV is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TAV, 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 TAV registered?

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

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