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98,965 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Handbrake slightly out of adjustment
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear handbrake effort not as good as the offside
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear handbrake effort not as good as the offside
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective front clamp rotten (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing pershing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear reverse light not working
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing pershing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear reverse light not working
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear reverse light not working
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear reverse light not working
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust back box deteriorated
front exhaust flexy deteriorated
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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C18 SWR 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 76.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 C18 SWR, 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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C18 SWR is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 May 2008.
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