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BK08 KVC

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,749 mi
Last recorded125,749 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 KVC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 125,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 125,746 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 116,156 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 116,156 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 116,000 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 116,000 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 109,675 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 98,421 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 95,830 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 85,845 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 77,116 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 77,057 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bushes. (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 67,718 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 59,039 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2015 59,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 48,106 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 47,934 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 27,139 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn close to minimum thickness

Fail 11 Dec 2012 27,139 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn close to minimum thickness

Pass 11 Nov 2011 12,698 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 12,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake cable insecurely mounted, nearside rear

handbrake cable insecurely mounted, offside rear

Pass 4 Mar 2011 10,604 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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BK08 KVC is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KVC, 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 BK08 KVC registered?

BK08 KVC is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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