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BJ58 FHN

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,723 mi
Last recorded124,723 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 124,723 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 120,187 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 120,187 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail nut insercur (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 116,460 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 116,460 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 113,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 113,536 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 110,488 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 110,488 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 108,359 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 108,357 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 105,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside front MacPherson strut top bush has slight play

Fail 29 Oct 2019 105,848 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside front MacPherson strut top bush has slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2018 101,827 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 101,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 97,056 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 97,054 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 95,164 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 82,054 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 66,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear brake backing plate/drum damp with fluid, but no leak visible

Pass 3 Feb 2014 61,747 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 61,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 55,130 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 44,408 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 FHN is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ58 FHN, 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 FHN registered?

BJ58 FHN is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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