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BL08 BKN

2008 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,521 mi
Last recorded109,521 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 BKN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 109,521 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 95,805 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 95,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag failure warning on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 92,557 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2022 92,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2020 86,875 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner CV boot weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shock absorbers upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust deteriorated, clamp missing but system secure

Fail 18 Aug 2020 86,875 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner CV boot weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shock absorbers upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust deteriorated, clamp missing but system secure

Pass 6 Aug 2019 83,545 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 75,813 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 69,093 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 69,092 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 63,652 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 63,652 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 60,763 miles

rear exhaust in poor condision

Pass 27 Jun 2014 48,019 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 38,203 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 6 Jul 2012 32,056 miles

air bag warning light on

rear silencer poor condtion

Pass 12 Jul 2011 23,590 miles

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

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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BL08 BKN is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BL08 BKN, 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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BL08 BKN is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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