MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,788 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords through to wires (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Upper Mirror slightly delaminated
Coolant leak From radiator ()
Exhaust rearmost silencer outer casing perished
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small leak at front joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting at gearbox snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Bumper cracked & damaged
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight fluid leak
Offside Front Suspension strut top bearing partially siezed
Oil leak, but not excessive At rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake lever (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Upper Mirror slightly delaminated
Coolant leak From radiator ()
Exhaust rearmost silencer outer casing perished
Front Both daytime running lights not working
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small leak at front joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting at gearbox snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Bumper cracked & damaged
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight fluid leak
Offside Front Suspension strut top bearing partially siezed
Oil leak, but not excessive At rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Mirror slightly delaminated
Coolant leak From radiator ()
Exhaust mounting defective Mounting to gearbox corroded & snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system rearmost silencer outer casing perished
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at front joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Central Mirror slightly delaminated
Coolant leak From radiator ()
Exhaust mounting defective Mounting to gearbox corroded & snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system rearmost silencer outer casing perished
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at front joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted nearside (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre heavy cracking in tyre ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Road wheel slightly damaged plus cracking in tyre (4.2.A.1a)
Wire routed outside to operate boot release
front brake discs worn
rear exhaust box badly deteriorated
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake discs worn
rear exhaust box badly deteriorated
advise brake pads low
advise rear exhaust corroded.
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
advise brake pads low
advise rear exhaust corroded.
exhaust heavily corroded
front brakes getting low
exhaurst corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DS08 BND is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 DS08 BND, 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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DS08 BND is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 June 2008.
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