MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,033 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective front & rear Also back box outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Passenger door handle loose/damaged but secure and door opens from inside and outside at time of test.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drivers Door handle loose/damaged but secure and door opens from inside and outside at time of test.
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive structural strength not significantly reducing at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear All Rear Underside corroded in suspension components, Exhaust system, etc. but not considered excessive at time of test
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Passenger door handle loose/damaged but secure and door opens from inside and outside at time of test.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drivers Door handle loose/damaged but secure and door opens from inside and outside at time of test.
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive structural strength not significantly reducing at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear All Rear Underside corroded in suspension components, Exhaust system, etc. but not considered excessive at time of test
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front exhaust clamp broken, system still supported
Front exhaust mesh area deteriorated
Metal object in n/s front tyre
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails ()
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear silencer casing deteriorated
Rear silencer joint clamp broken
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front exhaust clamp broken, system still supported
Front exhaust mesh area deteriorated
Metal object in n/s front tyre
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails ()
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear silencer casing deteriorated
Rear silencer joint clamp broken
Exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking in tread. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking in tread. (4.1.E.1)
exhaust silencer is corroding badly.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front tyres wearing on edges still just legal
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DV08 FXG is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 FXG, 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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DV08 FXG is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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