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BK08 OXC

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,878 mi
Last recorded89,878 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 OXC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 89,878 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside poor (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 4 Oct 2024 89,872 miles

Exhaust system insecure central mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside poor (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2023 86,747 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2023 86,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 84,604 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 83,309 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 82,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 69,705 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 69,346 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front exhaust flexy worn and weak

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,200 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 61,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Back box corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread worn low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Center tread worn low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 51,821 miles

Exhaust front flex is torn but not leaking, the rear box has corroded but not leaking.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened A corroded lip has formed on the edge of the discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 39,840 miles

Exhaust corroded but not leaking

Exhaust front flex torn but not leaking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 29,317 miles

rear exhaust coroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 21,009 miles

tail box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2013 13,558 miles

Passenger side front tyre wearing low on tread,2.8mm measured at lowest point.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 11,165 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 8,412 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 OXC is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OXC, 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 OXC registered?

BK08 OXC is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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