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BJ08 ZDP

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,160 mi
Last recorded82,160 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 ZDP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 82,160 miles

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2021 95,568 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 95,267 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 90,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension top bearing deteriorating.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 90,623 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension top bearing deteriorating.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 83,292 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 76,508 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 76,508 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 70,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coil spring corroded advs both rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 63,493 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 63,170 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 63,170 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 56,653 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 56,653 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 43,294 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 43,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 29,465 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 ZDP is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZDP, 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 ZDP is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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