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BL08 BKV

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,041 mi
Last recorded52,041 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 BKV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 52,041 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 49,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON MOT LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON MOT LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 41,912 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 35,022 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 35,022 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion throughout chassis, suspension and brake components

Pass 21 Oct 2021 34,398 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2021 34,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 34,192 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 33,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly warped both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin ex corroson

Fail 15 Oct 2019 33,108 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly warped both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin ex corroson

Pass 24 Oct 2018 32,093 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 30,302 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 29,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 29,043 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 28,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 24,981 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

offside front brakes sticking slightly

Fail 8 Jul 2013 24,981 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

offside front brakes sticking slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2012 23,570 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 21,952 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 BKV is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BKV, 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 BL08 BKV registered?

BL08 BKV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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The MOT history for BL08 BKV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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