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BL08 BKY

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,376 mi
Last recorded31,376 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 31,376 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 29,584 miles

radiator leaking

Fail 9 Jul 2019 29,584 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both side rear (5.3.2 (c))

radiator leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2018 27,980 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 25,469 miles

engine breather pipe split

Fail 11 Jul 2017 25,453 miles

front brake binding both side (3.7.B.1)

engine breather pipe split

Pass 6 Jul 2016 23,295 miles

engine breather pipe split

Pass 9 Jul 2015 20,561 miles

engine breather split

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 9 Jul 2015 20,557 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine breather split

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2014 19,057 miles

Coolant leak

both side front doors and front bumper damage

Pass 17 Jul 2013 17,686 miles

Coolant leak

engine breather pipe split

front bumper damage

offside door damage

Pass 3 Aug 2012 16,615 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 13,687 miles

engine burning oil

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 BKY is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BKY, 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 BKY registered?

BL08 BKY is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 July 2008.

Is BL08 BKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL08 BKY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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