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84,774 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake results N/S 94L, O/S 1
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside are 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake results N/S 94L, O/S 1
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside are 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and wearing badly on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and wearing badly on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Both rear hand brake cable mounts corroded away at both rear axle mounts.
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corroded both sides by spring cups and shock absorber mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and wearing badly on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and wearing badly on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Both rear hand brake cable mounts corroded away at both rear axle mounts.
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corroded both sides by spring cups and shock absorber mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear subframe is corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box gone through 1st skin (6.1.2 (a))
backbox deteriorated
exhaust system corroded
rear exhaust section corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
rear exhaust section corroded
Advice exhaust back box corroded
Oil leak
front brake discs corroded
tail gate will not open with handle
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DK08 YBE is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 DK08 YBE, 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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DK08 YBE is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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