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BHJ 358J

2005 Fiat 500

Cream Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,747 mi
Last recorded84,747 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 2005 Fiat 50040,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 358J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2005
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2008 84,747 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 84,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both side rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

near side front floor pan corroded and holed

near side wiper rubbers starting to split

slight play in both side front king pins

Fail 4 Aug 2007 84,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both side rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

near side front floor pan corroded and holed

near side wiper rubbers starting to split

slight play in both side front king pins

Fail 15 Jul 2006 82,074 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f floor cross brace corroded and holed not †within prescribed area

o/s wiper rubber starting to split

Pass 15 Jul 2006 82,074 miles

n/s/f floor cross brace corroded and holed not †within prescribed area

o/s wiper rubber starting to split

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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BHJ 358J is a 2005 Fiat 500 in Cream with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 40,640 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 BHJ 358J, 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 21 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BHJ 358J registered?

BHJ 358J is a 2005 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is BHJ 358J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHJ 358J shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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