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BK08 EPU

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,246 mi
Last recorded65,246 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 EPU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 65,246 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 60,758 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 60,758 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 57,382 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 57,382 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 51,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 42,363 miles

front brake disks and pads worn low

n/s handbrake cable mount broken (temp repair)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 30,265 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 30,265 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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BK08 EPU is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel 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 BK08 EPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK08 EPU registered?

BK08 EPU is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is BK08 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 EPU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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