2008 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · BJ04 LRO
2008 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 90,823 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,823 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ04 LRO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2024
- 90,823 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ04 LRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Fiat 500 (BJ04 LRO) between December 2021 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BJ04 LRO Mileage History
- 07/12/202172,483 mi
- 19/06/202380,514 mi+8,031 mi
- 19/06/202380,516 mi+2 mi
- 20/06/202490,822 mi+10,306 mi
- 21/06/202490,823 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,227 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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