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BL57 ZRT

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,946 mi
Last recorded88,946 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 ZRT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 88,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 88,943 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 84,213 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 81,045 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring worn both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 80,125 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 80,125 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 75,045 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 75,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 74,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 67,710 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 52,588 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 52,588 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 45,671 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 40,371 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust backbox

front brake disks corroded

front brake pads worn

Pass 7 Feb 2012 31,595 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 31,566 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,151 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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BL57 ZRT is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BL57 ZRT, 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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BL57 ZRT is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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