MOT Status
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107,149 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 flexi brake pipe ferules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Upper axle/beam and components corroded
Rear wiper blade perishing
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear wiper blade perishing
Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 flexi brake pipe ferules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Upper axle/beam and components corroded
Front Upper subframe and components corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box rubber mounts cracking (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Upper sub/axle and components corroded
Upper vehicle underbody corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front shocks corroded
rear axel corrosion
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
unable to open boot
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
unable to open boot
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust deteriated
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DL08 FGC is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 DL08 FGC, 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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What year was DL08 FGC registered?
DL08 FGC is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2008.
Is DL08 FGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for DL08 FGC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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