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BK08 ZDR

2008 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

96,356 mi
Last recorded96,356 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 ZDR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 96,356 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 96,350 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 185/60/15 o/s/r 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 92,808 miles

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))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 92,807 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 87,334 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 85,953 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2023 85,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 81,761 miles

auxiliary belt deteriorated

both front inner cv boots leaking

front brake discs corroded

nearside front suspension arm bush deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn low with inner edge deteriorated & distorted

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear shock absorber bush deteriorated

nearside rear wheel noisy during rotation

offside front shock absorber damp

oil leak

oil warning lamp flashing

play in nearside front lower suspension arm balljoint

play in nearside front top suspension mount

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2022 81,720 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam OFFSIDE (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine oil leaking

nearside front suspension arm bush deteriorated

nearside rear shock absorber bush deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn low & deteriorated on inner edge

play in nearside front lower ball joint

play in nearside front top suspension mount

rear coil springs corroded

various dash lights on

Pass 16 Mar 2021 79,196 miles

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED AND LIPPED

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F SUSPENSION TOPMOUNT

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 79,192 miles

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened REAR BEAM AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED AND LIPPED

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F SUSPENSION TOPMOUNT

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 77,562 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 77,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction DPF light (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective warning light illuminated (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 23 May 2018 74,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front top strut mounts dry/noisey

Pass 29 Apr 2017 67,716 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 67,699 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2016 63,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy joint (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2016 63,346 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy joint (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 56,570 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 56,570 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 55,121 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 50,240 miles

rear exhaust very rusty

Fail 10 Jul 2013 50,240 miles

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

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

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2012 27,193 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 27,193 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 10,627 miles

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

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

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 ZDR is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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