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BK08 TSX

2008 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,663 mi
Last recorded109,663 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 TSX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 109,663 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 109,661 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 126,098 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Offside Front DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHT INOP

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

Rear SEATBELTS UNABLE TO BE TESTED

Pass 29 Feb 2024 123,208 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 123,201 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 120,037 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 116,243 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 110,911 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 107,665 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 102,282 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 95,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 95,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 88,090 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 79,923 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 79,923 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 70,766 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2015 70,766 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 63,159 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 57,361 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 57,361 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 51,282 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 45,478 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 TSX is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 TSX, 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 TSX registered?

BK08 TSX is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BK08 TSX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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