MOT Status
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70,888 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front 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))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine Oil Filler Cap Slightly Damaged
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Starting To Become Unseated/Covered In Underseal (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Starting To Become Unseated/Covered In Underseal (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Starting To Become Unseated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Previous Test Mileage Seams To Have Been Recorded In KM Instead Of Miles - Vehicle Presented In KM But Then Changed To Miles
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Starting To Become Unseated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Previous Test Mileage Seams To Have Been Recorded In KM Instead Of Miles - Vehicle Presented In KM But Then Changed To Miles
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened evidence of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front wiper rubbers splitting on ends
front wheel arch inner liners damaged
Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust system insecure fouling rear spring (6.1.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened evidence of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front pad wear lead damaged
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front wiper rubbers splitting on ends
front wheel arch inner liners damaged
smell of burning clutch
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (aero blade) (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (175/65r14) (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both front tyres on 3mm of tread (175/65r14)
Front brake pads 80% worn
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread cracks (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system deteriorated
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread cracks (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system deteriorated
fuel filler cap was left unsecured
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
main beam headlights unbalanced
HEADLIGHTS READJUSTED DURING TEST
Offside Lower Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER BADLY DETERIORATED
WATER ADDED TO WASHER RESERVOIR DURING TEST
n/s main beam image low
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust deteriorated
Nearside rear tyre perished/cracked
Offside rear tyre perished/cracked
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust deteriorated
Nearside rear tyre perished/cracked
Offside rear tyre perished/cracked
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Oil leak
fuel smell
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DS08 KGY 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 DS08 KGY, 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 KGY is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 July 2008.
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