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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slightly split (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slightly split (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low, at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre as marked.
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates deteriorated. (0.1 (b))
earth strap in engine bay damaged/disconnected.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation due to oil contamanation from blown shock (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail rear suspension coil spring cup corroded as marked (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail suspension coil spring cup corroded as marked (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
o/s/r/parking brake cable mount corroded and broken as marked
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle no handle (missing) (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
exhaust back box corroded
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DV08 FWS is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 DV08 FWS, 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 DV08 FWS registered?
DV08 FWS is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 March 2008.
Is DV08 FWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for DV08 FWS shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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