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BK08 ZFH

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,059 mi
Last recorded84,059 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 ZFH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 84,059 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 84,055 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 81,002 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 19 Apr 2024 76,673 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 76,632 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 74,828 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 74,819 miles

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

Rear axle heavily rusted

Pass 28 Mar 2022 73,118 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 73,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 67,493 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 61,448 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 61,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 55,196 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Slight noise wheel bearing

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres are worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

all exhaust is deteriorated

o/s/r tyre is going out of shape on the inside edge

Fail 9 Apr 2018 55,196 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres are worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

all exhaust is deteriorated

o/s/r tyre is going out of shape on the inside edge

Pass 5 Apr 2017 46,848 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box an mounting bracket are very deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2017 46,848 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box an mounting bracket are very deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2016 39,866 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust flexi perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2015 33,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all brake pads wearing low

n/s outer door handle hinge broken

Pass 11 Apr 2014 28,888 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 23,021 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn to legal minimum limit

Pass 4 Apr 2012 17,785 miles

Both front wipers started to split.

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 12,233 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 12,233 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 ZFH is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZFH, 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 ZFH registered?

BK08 ZFH is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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