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BJ58 FGC

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,051 mi
Last recorded85,051 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 FGC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 85,051 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 84,901 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 78,373 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 42,171 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 38,255 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 38,255 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 33,289 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight sidewall damage

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2016 27,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking/splitting or perishing

Pass 24 Jan 2015 26,085 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 23,242 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 20,210 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 15,018 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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BJ58 FGC is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ58 FGC, 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 BJ58 FGC registered?

BJ58 FGC is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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