MOT Status
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106,968 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front upper attachment(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rears white (4.4.3 (a))
Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front upper attachment(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion to coil spring(s)
Surface corrosion to rear axle beam
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides, advise polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing play/lift
Nearside Rear tyre has slightly damaged sidewalls, due to being ran underinflated, advise replacement 175/65/14
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both tarnished,causing slightly reduced light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer body badly deteriorated,although park brake performance passed replacement is advised (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
exhaust system deteriorated/corroded
rear beam axle corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both tarnished,causing slightly reduced light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer body badly deteriorated,although park brake performance passed replacement is advised (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge/splitting,advise replacement 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
exhaust system deteriorated/corroded
rear beam axle corroded
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all general component corrosion
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all general component corrosion
exhaust system deteriorated front to rear,clamp broken but still secure
general corrosion to all components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
exhaust system deteriorated front to rear,clamp broken but still secure
general corrosion to all components
Offside Front upper strut top has slight play
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
exhaust tailbox deteriorated/corroded
front drl's not working
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust box corroded
exhaust tailbox corroded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
exhaust tailbox corroded
Boot is inoperative
Both front wipers are slightly smearing the screen
Offside Front Door handle is damaged
Rear coil spring worn Both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both upper bushes (2.7.4)
Boot is inoperative
Both front wipers are slightly smearing the screen
Offside Front Door handle is damaged
Rear coil spring worn Both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust corroded.
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust corroded.
light scratches on windscreen
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
light scratches on windscreen
offside front tyre worn low on inner edge
light scratches on windscreen
nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust slightly deteriorated
n/s wiper split
slight bind o/s front
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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Top MOT Failure Points
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DY08 VZC is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 DY08 VZC, 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 DY08 VZC registered?
DY08 VZC is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is DY08 VZC safe to buy?
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