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BJ57 YVP

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,521 mi
Last recorded49,521 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 YVP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 49,521 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)

Rear exhaust outer cover corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2015 47,136 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 47,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 41,116 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat , unable to test adult belt or seat

Fail 27 Jan 2014 41,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat , unable to test adult belt or seat

Pass 17 Jan 2013 35,236 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2013 35,236 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

nearside front tyre has deep splits tread face due to perished/cracking

nearside rear tyre has deep splits tread face due to perished/cracking

offside front tyre has deep splits tread face due to perished/cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2012 29,779 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat , unable to test adult belt and seat

Pass 4 Feb 2011 23,510 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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BJ57 YVP is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ57 YVP, 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 BJ57 YVP registered?

BJ57 YVP is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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