MOT Status
ValidMileage
87,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust system insecure centre to rear joint corroded and coming away (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both parking brake cables (1.1.15 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides drop link ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread top edge cracked but still clear (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Valve stem seriously damaged both front (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
driving lights not working
offside rear tyre slightly feathering on inner edge
slight damage on front registration plate
driving lights not working
front registration plate damaged
offside rear tyre slightly feathering on inner edge
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
driving lights not working
front registration plate damaged
offside rear tyre slightly feathering on inner edge
Front inner discs corroded
corrosion starting on rear spring locations
slight play in off side front lower ball joint
small exhaust blow at font of system
both front tyres worn to legal limit and worn smooth on inner edges, no inner construction showing, advise replacement ASAP
exhaust system deteriorated at front flexi andd rear box, advise replacement soon
offside front wiper arm linkage worn
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
both front tyres worn to legal limit and worn smooth on inner edges, no inner construction showing, advise replacement ASAP
exhaust system deteriorated at front flexi andd rear box, advise replacement soon
offside front wiper arm linkage worn
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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AU08 ZBN is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 ZBN, 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 ZBN is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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