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BJ08 VKL

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,042 mi
Last recorded88,042 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 88,042 miles

Body and paint work damage

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2026 87,942 miles

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

Body and paint work damage

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 79,415 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake has low efficiency reading- Requirements only just met

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Part of axle- both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 79,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake has low efficiency reading- Requirements only just met

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease- Attention required (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Part of axle- both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 74,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also discs slightly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake effort low in effort

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides lower mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 66,822 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2023 66,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 58,906 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 58,906 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2021 51,217 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened >>> STRONG ADVISE <<< (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened >>> STRONG ADVISE <<< (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively >>> STRONG ADVISE <<< (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 51,217 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened >>> STRONG ADVISE <<< (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened >>> STRONG ADVISE <<< (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively >>> STRONG ADVISE <<< (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 44,755 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2019 44,755 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 42,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit weak/cracking/damaged (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit weak/cracking/damaged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 40,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratches (8.3.1d)

both front tyres weak/cracking

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 May 2017 40,747 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratches (8.3.1d)

both front tyres weak/cracking

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 38,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has excessive bounce

Offside Rear Shock absorber has excessive bounce

Pass 2 Apr 2015 36,724 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 35,299 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 22,962 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 14,122 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 10,593 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 VKL 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 68.2%.

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 VKL, 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 VKL is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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