2008 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · KE08 BZM
2008 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 54,989 miles. MOT valid until 07 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,989 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KE08 BZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KE08 BZM 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 (KE08 BZM) between October 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))”.
KE08 BZM Mileage History
- 09/10/202349,674 mi
- 03/10/202450,804 mi+1,130 mi
- 30/09/202554,989 mi+4,185 mi
- 03/10/202554,989 mi
Average of roughly 2,677 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat 500 (Type 312)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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