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BJ08 ZCN

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

130,513 mi
Last recorded130,513 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 ZCN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 130,513 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 130,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 117,896 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 117,894 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 103,335 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 103,333 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2021 94,007 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2020 93,693 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 93,690 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 91,575 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 91,575 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 83,718 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner tread worn

Offside Front tyre inner tread worn

Fail 31 Oct 2016 83,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre inner tread worn

Offside Front tyre inner tread worn

both rear handbrake cables brackets broken

tracking

Pass 9 Oct 2015 69,870 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres VERY BADLY worn on inner edges 185/55r15

cut to near side rear tyre tread area

drivers door handle loose

exhaust back box detereating

nail in off side front tyre

oil light flashing on dash

Pass 24 Oct 2014 59,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine noisey

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2014 59,918 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine noisey

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 53,299 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 52,080 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 46,520 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 46,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 46,428 miles

boot opening handle inop .

Fail 27 Oct 2011 46,428 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot opening handle inop .

ns handbrake cable support broken away .

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 ZCN is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ZCN, 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 ZCN registered?

BJ08 ZCN is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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