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BK58 LYJ

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,562 mi
Last recorded64,562 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 LYJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 64,562 miles

underbody covered in underbody protection

Pass 21 Oct 2024 59,851 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 54,924 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 54,924 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 49,526 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 45,568 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 42,788 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 42,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2019 40,461 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 36,762 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 34,045 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 30,732 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 30,731 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to cord on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost to cord on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 27,025 miles

Exhaust Deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2014 23,023 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 18,484 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 13,578 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 12,714 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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BK58 LYJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 BK58 LYJ, 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 BK58 LYJ registered?

BK58 LYJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is BK58 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK58 LYJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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