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SO08 RCZ

2008 Fiat Fiorino

Red Diesel 1301cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,684 mi
Last recorded152,684 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Fiorino84,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 RCZ
MakeFiat
ModelFiorino
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,301cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 152,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

rear brakes noisy when applied

suspect fuel leak

Fail 19 Sep 2019 152,684 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant and power steering fluids below minimum

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

rear brakes noisy when applied

Fail 11 Mar 2019 145,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 136,149 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 136,129 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp lens seriously defective all light inop (4.2.1 (b))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 135,977 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety tank (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 114,101 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 102,819 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 89,002 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 80,451 miles

both front top strut mounts rough in operation

emissions passed, acceleration not detected

Fail 30 Jun 2014 80,451 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front top strut mounts rough in operation

emissions passed, acceleration not detected

Pass 26 Aug 2013 71,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 71,082 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 53,337 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front top strut mounts noisy

Pass 25 Aug 2011 38,323 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front track rods have slight play at rack ends

How Reliable is the Fiat Fiorino?

Based on 147,105 MOT tests across 15,316 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
6,793
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
15,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,179
Registration plate lamp not working 1,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,854
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,808
Steering rack gaiter split 1,599
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SO08 RCZ is a 2008 Fiat Fiorino in Red with a 1,301cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Fiorino models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 84,846 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 Fiorino fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,179 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO08 RCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Fiorino typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat Fiorino is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SO08 RCZ is a 2008 Fiat Fiorino, first registered on 30 August 2008.

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