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BJ08 ZBZ

2008 Fiat 500

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

91,473 mi
Last recorded91,473 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 ZBZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 91,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 91,470 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 90,723 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 90,721 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 89,403 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2024 89,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 88,011 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 May 2023 88,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 86,410 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 84,592 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 80,191 miles

All exhaust rubbers starting to perish

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 80,191 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All exhaust rubbers starting to perish

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 75,924 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light

Fail 21 Oct 2019 75,924 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 69,843 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 69,843 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 62,810 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 56,054 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 56,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak Radiator

Pass 27 Oct 2015 50,291 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 50,291 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 44,679 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 44,678 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 44,419 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

general surface corrosion

rear number plate cracked

Fail 24 Feb 2014 44,419 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

general surface corrosion

rear number plate cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2013 38,955 miles

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

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

front discs corroded and lipped slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,047 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 21,536 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 ZBZ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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