MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,481 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant staining around bottom of engine
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Top mount slight play and noisy
Offside Front Top mount noisy
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))
coolant staining around bottom of engine
oil on minimum
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))
coolant staining around bottom of engine
oil on minimum
Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball-joint cover - weepy
Nearside Front washers feeble
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear nearside and offside brake discs corroding
rear axle beam and brake hose metal ferrules - corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust backbox joining clamp missing
Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim slight distortion
Offside Front inner tyre-wall worn - no evidence of rubbing - possibly run flat
Rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated and exhaust system corroded
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated and slight play (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim slight distortion
Offside Front inner tyre-wall worn - no evidence of rubbing - possibly run flat
Rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated and exhaust system corroded
Rear nearside and offside brakes catching - slight bind
rear silencer deteriorated
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust flexi section deteriorating
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
N/S/F & O/S/F Tyres wearing low on edges
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
N/S/F & O/S/F Tyres wearing low on edges
O/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisy
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Wipers are starting to judder
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AP08 DJF is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 AP08 DJF, 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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AP08 DJF is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 June 2008.
Is AP08 DJF safe to buy?
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