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101,049 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Coil Spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Coil Spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust Silencer Damaged
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Coil Spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Coil Spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust Silencer Damaged
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both. (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides rear shock absorber bushes have slight wear (5.3.2 (c))
engine sump is corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from drive shaft at gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive both drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
CUT TO NSF OUTER SIDEWALL NO CORDS / OUTER CASING TO REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED
front tyres getting low on tread
o/s/f shocker leaking slightly
o/s/f tyre outer side wall perished
rear exhaust box very corroded
REAR BOX OUTER CASING CORRODED
rear silencer heavily coroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs coroded
low oil
rear silencer heavily coroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front and rear number plates marked
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
front and rear number plates marked
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT08 TUW is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 BT08 TUW, 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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BT08 TUW is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 July 2008.
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