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BT08 JKK

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,830 mi
Last recorded120,830 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 JKK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 120,830 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 120,426 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 120,426 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 120,265 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 120,229 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 118,306 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 117,253 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 117,253 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 117,121 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 114,356 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 98,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 78,552 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2018 78,552 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2017 59,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 43,841 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2016 43,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 35,254 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 29,721 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 29,721 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 24,838 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 19,573 miles

rear washer inop

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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BT08 JKK is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT08 JKK, 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 BT08 JKK registered?

BT08 JKK is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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