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SRR 428F

2008 Fiat 500L

Grey Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,904 mi
Last recorded67,904 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2008 Fiat 500L19,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRR 428F
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 67,904 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 66,948 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 66,948 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Unable to fully inspect previous welding repairs due to painted/undersealed and welds appear to be inside vehicle

Underside vehicle and inner wheel arch areas painted/undersealed

Underside vehicle corroded in places

Underside vehicle previous welding repairs not fully seam welded suspect welded from inside vehicle

Various front suspension bushes perished no excessive play/movement detected

Pass 10 May 2013 66,947 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all front suspension bushes perished and deteriorated

brake pipes covered in underseal unable to inspect

center floor area welding appears incomplete panels can be pulled apart possibly welded inside

n/s/r wheel inner wheel arch heavily undersealed unable to fully inspect

o/s/f floor to inner wheel arch area corroded and holed

o/s/r shock absorber bottom bush heavily perished

previous welding repairs do not appear to be seam welded

rear tyres perishing

unable to inspect previous floor repairs, undersealed and welds appear to be inside vehicle

Fail 25 Apr 2013 66,947 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all front suspension bushes perished and deteriorated

brake pipes covered in underseal unable to inspect

center floor area welding appears incomplete panels can be pulled apart possibly welded inside

n/s/r wheel inner wheel arch heavily undersealed unable to fully inspect

o/s/f floor to inner wheel arch area corroded and holed

o/s/r shock absorber bottom bush heavily perished

previous welding repairs do not appear to be seam welded

rear tyres perishing

unable to inspect previous floor repairs, undersealed and welds appear to be inside vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2008 66,841 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

front head lights taped for nearside kickout

under body heavely under sealed/all brake pipes covered with under seal/car has weld repairers on under body

Fail 18 Sep 2008 66,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

front head lights taped for nearside kickout

under body heavely under sealed/all brake pipes covered with under seal/car has weld repairers on under body

How Reliable is the Fiat 500L?

Based on 209,749 MOT tests across 19,278 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,764
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
19,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,767
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SRR 428F is a 2008 Fiat 500L in Grey with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 19,116 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 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SRR 428F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500L typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SRR 428F registered?

SRR 428F is a 2008 Fiat 500L, first registered on 6 November 2008.

Is SRR 428F safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRR 428F shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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