MOT Status
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121,882 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust back box slightly deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flex (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust back box diterated
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust back box diterated
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective pipe clamp missing ,system still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step to outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
engine oil level low
front Daytime running lamps not working
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre cracking
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both wiper rubbers starting to split
rear exhaust slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL08 FBN is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 FBN, 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 FBN is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 July 2008.
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