MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,934 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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)
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.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
nsf brake pad indicator is broken
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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
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
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 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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BJ08 TAV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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