MOT Status
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48,712 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Axle corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure cable support bracket broken rear axle mounting point (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure cable support bracket broken rear axle mounting point (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed saidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid added water to bottle (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid added water to bottle (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
coolant level below minimum
Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
coolant level below minimum
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (185/55/15v) (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges borderline pass (185/55/15 h (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge close to cords(185/55/15 h) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF16 VAV is a 2016 Fiat 500 in Green with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 2016 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 32,715 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 BF16 VAV, 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 10 years old, this Fiat 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BF16 VAV registered?
BF16 VAV is a 2016 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 March 2016.
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