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91,505 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split all around (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake requires adjustment or repair, (Lever travel)
Rear Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Axle distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake requires adjustment or repair, (Lever travel)
Rear Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Axle distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Rear coil spring mounting area has surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Rear exhaust silencer heat shield fouling nearside body area
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Rear coil spring mounting area has surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Rear exhaust silencer heat shield fouling nearside body area
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Outer cut in tyre side wall not showing cord at time of test
Offside Front Outer cut in tyre side wall not showing cord at time of test
Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall several damaged areas but legal at time of test
Nearside Rear wheel inner rim slightly misshapped
Offside Front wheel inner rim misshaped legal at test
n/s o/s front brake discs inner face showing signs of wear
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not correctly adjusted missing screen going over vehicle roof (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area split to ply (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not correctly adjusted only contacting very low bottom of screen (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade excessively split at ends (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area split to ply (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall several damaged areas but legal at time of test
Nearside Rear wheel inner rim slightly misshapped
Offside Front wheel inner rim misshaped legal at test
n/s o/s front brake discs inner face showing signs of wear
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
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BV08 ZVC is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 BV08 ZVC, 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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BV08 ZVC is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 March 2008.
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