MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,575 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Centre and rear exhaust corroded
Rear axle spring cups corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Centre and rear exhaust corroded
Rear axle spring cups corroded
Nearside Front Upper SUMP AS BEEN REPAIRED WITH SEALER . NOT LEAKING TIME OF TEST.
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXIBLES RUSTING UNDER GREEN FIAT COATING (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Lower Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users EGR COOLER LEAKING ON TO EXHAUST ; ANTI FREEZE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect to low aswell (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper SUMP AS BEEN REPAIRED WITH SEALER . NOT LEAKING TIME OF TEST.
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXIBLES RUSTING UNDER GREEN FIAT COATING (1.1.11 (c))
front brake disc corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear silencer corroded
Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing between center and rear silencers (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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YY08 LFL is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 YY08 LFL, 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 YY08 LFL registered?
YY08 LFL is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 May 2008.
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