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117,618 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear sill corroded
Offside Rear nail in tyre
Offside Rear sill corroded
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both rear flexihose farrals corroded
rear axle corroded
rear exhaust heat sheild near fuel tank corroded and insecure
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
both rear flexihose farrals corroded
rear axle corroded
rear exhaust heat sheild near fuel tank corroded and insecure
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
both rear brake flexi ferrals corroded
exhaust heat sheild near fuel tank corroded
rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP MTG (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
exhaust back box outer skin corroded
exhaust system is corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
exhaust system is corroded
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres getting low
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YY08 HJE is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol 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 YY08 HJE, 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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YY08 HJE is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 April 2008.
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