MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,119 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge stepping (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x1 deep cut, no cords seen (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing/split/cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge stepping (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x1 deep cut, no cords seen (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing/split/cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Coolant leak water pump,coolant level low ()
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and rear exhaust box badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coolant leak water pump,coolant level low ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
exhaust system corroded
wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted
rear exhaust coroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
all 4 tyres have surface cracks
nearside handbrake cable support incecure
offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF08 EFD is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BF08 EFD, 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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BF08 EFD is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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