MOT Status
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113,482 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust generally corroded
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Wheel trims or covers fitted not allowing inspection of wheel nut/bolts
Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust generally corroded and clamp missing tail box to centre pipe
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front suspension top mounting slight movement
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust generally corroded and clamp missing tail box to centre pipe
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front suspension top mounting slight movement
Exhaust generally corroded and clamp missing tail box to centre pipe
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and perished 195/45R16 84V XL (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel trims covering wheel bolts
Exhaust generally corroded
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Wheel trims covering wheel bolts
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Flexi section) (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Flexi section) (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Perished within tread) (195/45/16 84V) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp dim
All suspension coil springs corroding
Exhaust corroded
Front brake discs worn & corroded
Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush worn - just meets criteria
All suspension coil springs corroding
Exhaust corroded
Front brake discs worn & corroded
Headlamp aim too low Both sides (1.8)
Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush worn - just meets criteria
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre perished
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
emission to clean for smoke meter to read
emission to clean for smoke meter to read
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
hand brake cabel moutin broken
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
hand brake cabel moutin broken
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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DS08 WXB is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel 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 WXB, 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 WXB is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 July 2008.
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