MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,922 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded Both rear springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))
Coil spring corroded Front and rear springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both outer sills damaged on front lower edges
Both rear bump stops insecure
Front bumper grill trim missing
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake effort only just met the required efficiency
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed Due to front section has a piece of exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front section has a part missing (6.1.2 (a))
Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Under bonnet touching auxiliary drive belt (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Both outer sills damaged on front lower edges
Both rear bump stops insecure
Front bumper grill trim missing
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil warning light flashing
Parking brake effort only just met the required efficiency
Both front lower sills damaged
Damage to front bumper next to lower grill
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside rear bump stop insecure
Slight play in nearside front top suspension mounting
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Relay in engine bay on nearside insecure next to cooling fan (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Both front lower sills damaged
Damage to front bumper next to lower grill
Engine M.I.L light on
Engine oil light and glow plug light flashing while engine is running
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside rear bump stop insecure
Slight play in nearside front top suspension mounting
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall splitting on inner surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rubber insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
front drls inop
Nearside Front daytime running light inop
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint blowing and moving. clamp fitted (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front daytime running light inop
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Both front lower sections of outer sills have been damaged
Main brake pipes have plastic covers fitted over them
Rear exhaust section corroded and rear silencer very corroded
Slight blow on rear exhaust joint
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both front lower sections of outer sills have been damaged
Main brake pipes have plastic covers fitted over them
Offside front daytime running light inoperative
Offside headlight top mounting bolt missing
Offside rear handbrake cable mounting bracket broken
Rear exhaust section corroded and rear silencer very corroded
Rear wiper blade defective
Slight blow on rear exhaust joint
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)
rear silencer deteriorating
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
rear silencer deteriorating
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AU08 WUM is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AU08 WUM, 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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AU08 WUM is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 March 2008.
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