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BJ08 VKF

2008 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,410 mi
Last recorded130,410 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VKF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 130,410 miles

O/S/F top mount play

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 123,004 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 122,989 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 110,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 110,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 102,367 miles

Exhaust silencer in poor condition

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge below legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jan 2022 98,572 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 94,882 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 144,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills have slight damage

Pass 8 Oct 2018 132,996 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 132,995 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Oct 2018 132,989 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 121,552 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 109,246 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 97,034 miles

Nearside Front strut has light misting of oil

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2014 84,251 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 48,889 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 48,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 45,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,186 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 VKF is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VKF, 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 VKF registered?

BJ08 VKF is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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