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Exhaust system insecure CENTRE SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
BOTH HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTERS SPLIT
CENTRE EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN
EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI SECTION BROKEN
REAR SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODED
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
BOTH HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTERS SPLIT
CENTRE EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN
EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI SECTION BROKEN
REAR SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODED
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
BOTH REAR TYRES DETERIATED / 08 TYRES
HEAVY CORROSION / SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST REAR SILENCER
NEARSIDE MAIN BEAM LAMP LOOSE
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
BOTH REAR TYRES DETERIATED [ 185 55 HR15 ]
FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
HEAVY CORROSION ON EXHAUST REAR SECTION
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
BOTH REAR TYRES DETERIATED [ 185 55 HR15 ]
FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
HEAVY CORROSION ON EXHAUST REAR SECTION
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
exhaust back box corroding
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
back box slightly corroded
noise on lock to lock all ok
slightly play on both top suspension bush
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BP08 HYW is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White 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 BP08 HYW, 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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What year was BP08 HYW registered?
BP08 HYW is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2008.
Is BP08 HYW safe to buy?
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