MOT Status
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear nail in tyre
Offside Rear nail in tyres
oil leak
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear nail in tyre
Offside Rear nail in tyres
oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust system is corroded / deteriorated, and is blowing from the flexy section
front brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust system is corroded / deteriorated, and is blowing from the flexy section
front brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge.
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YG08 XLR is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 YG08 XLR, 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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YG08 XLR is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 March 2008.
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