MOT Status
ValidMileage
91,265 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle, remaining metal extremely thin (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess support broken (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Rear bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess support broken (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess 1 of the supports is broken and allowing cable to drop slightly (1.1.15 (a))
Front strut top mounts noisy
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both front sills damaged
oil on minimum/oil filter rusty
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front strut top mounts noisy
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both front sills damaged
oil on minimum/oil filter rusty
Coil springs rusty
Sills damaged
Slight play in nearside front top strut mount
Sump pan rusty
offside rear handbrake bracket broken
rear exhaust box rusty
rear springs rusty
sills damaged
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
offside rear handbrake bracket broken
rear exhaust box rusty
rear springs rusty
sills damaged
exhaust rear box rusty
sills damaged at front
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear springs rusty
sills damaged at front
exhaust rear box rusty
rear beam axle rusty
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
exhaust corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear tyres wearing on outer edges
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 ZCU is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 ZCU, 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 ZCU registered?
BJ08 ZCU is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 April 2008.
Is BJ08 ZCU safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ08 ZCU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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