MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear beam axle
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested nearside front headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside front headlamp lens defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nearside front shock absorber has a serious leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside rear parking brake inoperative in one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements rear parking brake efficiently below minimum requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside front headlamp slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear registration plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arms rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower stablizer bar (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside and nearside rear perished and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arms rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside main beam too low
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe flexible joint blowing to excess (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to inner cords 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded & rea coil springs corroding in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front main beam light unit not fully secure
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear tyre side wall perishing/splitting getting close to inner cords & has got a nail in it (strong advise)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (strong advise) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear flexible brake hose not fully secure
Offside Rear tyre splitting in tyre tread getting close to inner cords (strong advise)
handbrake travel slightly long
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front [clamp corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid partialy blocked (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
backbox corroded
exhaust clamp broke (front flexi)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
backbox corroded
exhaust clamp broke (front flexi)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust corroded
exhaust corroded
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
exhaust corroded
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF08 GJU is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 BF08 GJU, 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 GJU is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 March 2008.
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