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BK08 OXE

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,132 mi
Last recorded105,132 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 105,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 93,830 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 88,755 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 85,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

oil light flashing

Fail 11 Apr 2018 85,473 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle missing (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 67,095 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 67,095 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 45,104 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 45,104 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 29,317 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 26,797 miles

oil warning light is flashing

Fail 29 Mar 2014 26,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil warning light is flashing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 21,953 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

engine oil light flashing

Fail 30 Mar 2013 21,913 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

engine oil light flashing

Pass 30 Mar 2012 16,869 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2011 12,354 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2011 12,354 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 OXE is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OXE, 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 OXE registered?

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

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