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BK57 YPJ

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,946 mi
Last recorded91,946 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 YPJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 91,946 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively OS+NS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OS+NS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded OS+NS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 91,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox deriveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 87,782 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 87,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 82,994 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 79,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 75,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 13 Nov 2018 72,548 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 72,548 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

battery light on

Pass 24 Nov 2017 70,042 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 63,366 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 55,670 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 55,670 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 49,136 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 42,745 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 37,600 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 31,657 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 25,472 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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BK57 YPJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BK57 YPJ, 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 BK57 YPJ registered?

BK57 YPJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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