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BK08 ZDW

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,257 mi
Last recorded117,257 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2025 117,257 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AND REAR COMPNENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 97,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 79,420 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 72,330 miles

Condition of o/s/r light lens

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 64,809 miles

Passenger outer door handle broken , but working correctly

Fail 22 Mar 2018 64,799 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Passenger outer door handle broken , but working correctly

Pass 22 Mar 2017 57,937 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 57,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 55,373 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,402 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 43,095 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 40,604 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,825 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 26,856 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre split in tread.

o/s/ and n/s/f tyre`s wearing on inside edge.

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 ZDW is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZDW, 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 ZDW registered?

BK08 ZDW is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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