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BN08 UZJ

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,519 mi
Last recorded97,519 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 UZJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 97,519 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 97,519 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 95,172 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 94,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 88,871 miles

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

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

Offside parking brake slightly low performance.

Pass 9 Jan 2023 81,494 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake only just met requirements. 19%

Fail 9 Jan 2023 81,486 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Parking brake only just met requirements. 19%

Pass 20 Jan 2022 75,504 miles

Spare Wheel Missing

Fail 17 Jan 2022 75,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Spare Wheel Missing

Pass 13 Jan 2021 74,163 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective missing

Fail 12 Jan 2021 74,163 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective missing

Pass 17 Jan 2020 73,119 miles

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

Rear Exhaust pipe corroding

Pass 28 Dec 2018 67,142 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 53,566 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 53,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks appearing in thread.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil starting to leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mounting bush split. (2.7.4)

spare wheel missing from vehicle

Fail 25 Oct 2017 53,494 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks appearing in thread.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil starting to leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mounting bush split. (2.7.4)

spare wheel missing from vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2016 48,191 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 41,312 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 28,654 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 13,310 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 10,571 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 7,902 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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BN08 UZJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BN08 UZJ, 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 BN08 UZJ registered?

BN08 UZJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is BN08 UZJ safe to buy?

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