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BT08 JKU

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,940 mi
Last recorded93,940 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 JKU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 93,940 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 84,985 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides by brake pipe ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 78,218 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 73,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175.65.14 (t) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175.65.14 (t) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175.65.14 (t) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 73,467 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175.65.14 (t) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175.65.14 (t) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175.65.14 (t) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 68,107 miles

Exhaust clamp and bracket broken but system still secure

Pass 16 Oct 2020 65,675 miles

Exhaust front clap and bracket broken, but still secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 65,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust front clap and bracket broken, but still secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 63,444 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 63,444 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 58,246 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 52,858 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 48,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 44,235 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 35,480 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 31,136 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 26,954 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 20,255 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)

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 JKU is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT08 JKU, 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 JKU registered?

BT08 JKU is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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