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BJ08 ZDE

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,211 mi
Last recorded17,211 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 ZDE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 17,211 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust tailbox corroded/deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2013 17,159 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)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust tailbox corroded/deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2012 11,714 miles

N/s front tyre getting low on outer tread.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 11,714 miles

N/s front tyre getting low on outer tread.

Pass 20 May 2011 8,213 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 20 May 2011 8,213 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZDE is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZDE, 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 ZDE registered?

BJ08 ZDE is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is BJ08 ZDE safe to buy?

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