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Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both outer sills damaged by front jacking points
coolant level low
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested Due to petrol leak above the exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire The leak is above the exhaust system (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
slight lift in o/s front shocker top mounting
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
slight lift in o/s front shocker top mounting
Exhaust middle section + back box corroded
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
slight lift in o/s front shocker top
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust middle section + back box corroded
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
slight lift in o/s front shocker top
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread
Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front tyre cracking in tread
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
exhaust back box corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread
Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front tyre cracking in tread
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
exhaust back box corroded
Nearside front tyre has a slight cut/split on the outer sidewall but the cut is not deep enough to reach the plys/cords!
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear exhaust is corroded/deteriorated but has no leak of exhaust gases!
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre has a slight cut/split on the outer sidewall but the cut is not deep enough to reach the plys/cords!
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear exhaust is corroded/deteriorated but has no leak of exhaust gases!
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front tyre worn low on inner edege
offside wiper blade splitting
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YJ08 BFT is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YJ08 BFT, 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 YJ08 BFT registered?
YJ08 BFT is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 August 2008.
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