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BK08 KVH

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 KVH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022
Pass 19 Apr 2021 62,394 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 60,682 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 60,682 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 58,557 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 58,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 55,908 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 53,226 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

both number plates delaminating

nearside rear hand brake cable bracket snapped

Fail 25 Oct 2016 53,226 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe snapped (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

back box outer skin corroded and peeling

both number plates delaminating

nearside rear hand brake cable bracket snapped

passenger wiper split

Pass 2 Nov 2015 46,731 miles

corrosion on exhaust rear box

corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arms

rear number plate

Fail 26 Oct 2015 46,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion on exhaust rear box

corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arms

rear number plate

Pass 27 Oct 2014 39,304 miles

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded/outer skin perfforated

Pass 23 Oct 2013 33,979 miles

front brake disc wear

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre wear on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2012 28,507 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 22,148 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 18,815 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 KVH is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK08 KVH, 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 KVH registered?

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

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