MOT Status
ValidMileage
53,704 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear shock absorber corroded
rear axle corroded
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear shock absorber corroded
rear axle corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front subframe corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Rear both brake cylinders corroded
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front subframe corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Rear both brake cylinders corroded
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside outer sill corroded
Rear axle corroded
hand brake travel
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside outer sill corroded
Rear axle corroded
hand brake travel
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
rear axle corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YE08 BVF is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 YE08 BVF, 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 YE08 BVF registered?
YE08 BVF is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 April 2008.
Is YE08 BVF safe to buy?
The MOT history for YE08 BVF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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