MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,316 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess SWOLLEN (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess SWOLLEN (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged FLAT SPOT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached BUMP STOP (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess SWOLLEN (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess SWOLLEN (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged FLAT SPOT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
exhaust corroded but not blowing
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbones worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded but not blowing
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn low on inner edge *** advise attention ***
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn low on inner edge *** advise attention ***
fair amount of front brake imbalance at 24% (Advise attention)
n/s/f brake pads low (Advise attention)
rear exhaust box outer skin corroding
slight up and down movement in n/s/f top strut mount
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
slight up and down movement in n/s/f top strut mount
o/s/r top shocker bush perishing and cracking
rear exhaust box corroding
rear exhaust box corroding
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
rear exhaust box corroding
O/s/f top suspension mounting has some wear.
Rear exhaust section corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
N/s wiper blade starting to split.
O/s/f top suspension mounting has some wear.
Rear exhaust section corroded.
both front tyres getting low tread depth on inner edges at 2mm
rear exhaust box corroding
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front tyres getting low tread depth on inner edges at 2mm
rear exhaust box corroding
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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CU08 LZJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 CU08 LZJ, 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 LZJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 April 2008.
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