MOT Status
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88,568 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front DRL Inopperative
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Foggy (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Foggy (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail - front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front DRL Inopperative
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Foggy (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Foggy (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail - front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front discs are pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front support beams attached the n/s and o/s of the front subframe are corroded but not excessive
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s rear and o/s rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area holed underneath the vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s rear reg plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front discs are pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front support beams attached the n/s and o/s of the front subframe are corroded but not excessive
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s rear and o/s rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Has slight corrition (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Has slight corrition (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust rear silencer in poor condition
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust rear silencer in poor condition
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YJ08 DTE is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 DTE, 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 DTE registered?
YJ08 DTE is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 August 2008.
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