MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,953 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Blowing From Front Joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Blowing From Rear Joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Front Wishbone Rear Bushes Has Excessive Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
All Rear Suspensions Has Corrosion
Sump Corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/side and n/side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front sub frame corrosion and rear axle
general underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear handbrake bracket/hanger cracke
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear axle fractured and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust rusted
rust on chassis
rust on o/s/f inner wing
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust rusted
rust on chassis
rust on o/s/f inner wing
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front windscreen washer poor but supplying fluid
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YP08 DVG is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 YP08 DVG, 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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YP08 DVG is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 April 2008.
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