MOT Status
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89,184 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear number plate faded
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear number plate faded
Both headlamp slightly faded
Both rear brake hose brackets corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both headlamp slightly faded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Both suspension top mounts slight play
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated High (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both shocks (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible/ front joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Both suspension top mounts slight play
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated High (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both shocks (5.3.2 (c))
All four suspension coil springs corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front exhaust bracket corroded/missing
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Rear exhaust box noisy
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All four suspension coil springs corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front exhaust bracket corroded/missing
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Rear exhaust box noisy
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And clank corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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)
rear silencer in poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear exhaust box in poor condition
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear exhaust box in poor condition
both rear tyres perishing
front brake discs in poor condition inboad side
rear exhaust box deteriorating
slight damage to front number plate
Rear exhaust box rusty
Slight play in nsf top mount.
rear exhaust box corroded
slight play near side front strut top mount
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BN08 UXL is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 BN08 UXL, 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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BN08 UXL is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 April 2008.
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