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BL08 BKO

2008 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,912 mi
Last recorded22,912 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 BKO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 22,912 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 20,090 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 17,537 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 15,954 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 14,157 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 14,100 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 12,057 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 10,302 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 8,339 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 7,605 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 7,410 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 7,274 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 6,995 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 6,676 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 6,676 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2013 6,269 miles

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

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Jul 2012 5,621 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 2,884 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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BL08 BKO is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BKO, 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 BL08 BKO registered?

BL08 BKO is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is BL08 BKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL08 BKO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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