MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
undersealed
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper mcferson strut top strut mounting slightly stiff
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper mcferson strut top strut mounting slightly stiff
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front tyres worn on the inner edges off side badly
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Front tyres worn on the inner edges off side badly
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
oil light flashing but oil level is ok ?
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported loose clamp brocken (7.1.1)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
offide rear bump stop
rear silencer box deteriorating
Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
offide rear bump stop
rear silencer box deteriorating
exhaust system rusted
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s/f wiper slightly worn
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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YR08 PYV is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 YR08 PYV, 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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YR08 PYV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 April 2008.
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