MOT Status
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128,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front daytime running light not working
Offside Front daytime running light not working
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
offside rear top shock absorber bush worn
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front wipers starting to smear
Exhaust Flexi Joint corroded and has a slight leak of gases
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Stabiliser link has slight play in the ball joint (Drop-link)
Rear Silencer outer Casing corroded
Signs of Oil Leaks
Stone chip in zone A, but not effecting driver's view
Exhaust flexi pipe is cracked and blowing.
Handbrake cables are in poor condition.
Engine oil leak.
Exhaust front flexi is blowing slightly.
Front brake pads are worn low.
Handbrake cables are deteriorating.
N/S/F tyre is worn very low (2mm).
O/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).
Slight gearbox oil leak.
Coolant leak.
Exhaust deteriorating. Flexi joint cracked and blowing.
Handbrake cables are deteriorating.
Offside front brake pads are worn low.
Oil leak around the sump.
Wipers smear.
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Coolant leak.
Exhaust deteriorating. Flexi joint cracked and blowing.
Handbrake cables are deteriorating.
Offside front brake pads are worn low.
Oil leak around the sump.
Wipers smear.
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
rear silencer in poor condition
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Corroded.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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CU08 JWJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black 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 CU08 JWJ, 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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CU08 JWJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 June 2008.
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