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All suspension components corroded
General under body corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
slight exhaust blow at front
surface corrosion to underside
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
slight exhaust blow at front
surface corrosion to underside
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure main beam headlight (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Driving lamp insecure
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe at front (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Driving lamp insecure
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front BOTH Macpherson struts has a slightly stiff upper support bearing assemblies
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os inner faces (3.5.1i)
Front wipers slightly juddering
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated but NOT rough at time of inspection
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both ns and os (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam unit (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust box corroded
coil spring corroded both ns and os front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion to some underbody components
splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush de-bonded (2.7.4)
Front BOTH Macpherson struts has a slightly stiff upper support bearing assemblies
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os inner faces (3.5.1i)
Front wipers slightly juddering
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush starting to debond (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated but NOT rough at time of inspection
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both ns and os (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam unit (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust box corroded
coil spring corroded both ns and os front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion to some underbody components
splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front tyre as cut in outer side wall.not showing cord or ply
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear rear exhaust box in poor condition but not blowing
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both top bushis (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front tyre as cut in outer side wall.not showing cord or ply
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear rear exhaust box in poor condition but not blowing
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BU08 PBX 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 65.2%.
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 BU08 PBX, 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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BU08 PBX is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 April 2008.
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