MOT Status
ValidMileage
93,279 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Front Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened From both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both coils , spring corded and both suspension arm corded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
all exhaust system is very corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner steering arm/rack has excessive free play (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
all exhaust system is very corroded
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Emissions unable to be completed car overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak car overheating ()
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear exhaust corroded
Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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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YL08 UKJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Silver 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 YL08 UKJ, 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 YL08 UKJ registered?
YL08 UKJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 August 2008.
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