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BJ58 ZFZ

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,044 mi
Last recorded45,044 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 45,044 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 45,040 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit securing clamp missing (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected positive battery terminal loose/insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust centre/rear section poor fit/knocking/fouling

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 43,733 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 43,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 42,015 miles

Rear Rear boot lit micro switch faulty

Fail 20 Oct 2022 42,015 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear boot lit micro switch faulty

Pass 20 Oct 2021 37,330 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 37,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 32,618 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 30,967 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 28,545 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 23,991 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2016 30,692 miles

Rear box corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 19,035 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 ZFZ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZFZ, 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 ZFZ registered?

BJ58 ZFZ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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