MOT Status
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102,004 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust Box Corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Only Just Meets MOT Criteria (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm / Slightly Perished 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust Box Corroded
Exhaust rear box corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust minor corrosion to rear silencer
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both, slightly (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil level on minimum
rear exhaust box corroded
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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BL08 BLJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 BL08 BLJ, 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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BL08 BLJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 July 2008.
Is BL08 BLJ safe to buy?
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