MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,918 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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noise from steering wheel when turned
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
noise from steering wheel when turned
Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded / broke (6.1.2 (a))
Front movement in both top strut mounts
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded / broke (6.1.2 (a))
Front movement in both top strut mounts
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil springs corroded
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear lamp broken - not effecting operation of lights
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coolant level low
oil level low
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strong advisory (5.3.2 (b))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strong advisory (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
exhaust system deteriorated
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - strong advisory (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
damage to both nearside tyres side walls
rear exhaust and exhaust clamp deteriorated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coolant seepage from radiator
nearside rear tyre cracking between treads
rear exhaust, exhaust clamp deteriorated
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coolant seepage from radiator
nearside rear tyre cracking between treads
oil level low
rear exhaust, exhaust clamp deteriorated
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front 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)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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DX08 VMR is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red 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 DX08 VMR, 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 DX08 VMR registered?
DX08 VMR is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2008.
Is DX08 VMR safe to buy?
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