MOT Status
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117,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
exhaust front flexi section breaking up
exhaust rear pipe to silencer small hole
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
o/s/f tyre worn low on edges
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
exhaust front flexi section breaking up
exhaust rear pipe to silencer small hole
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
o/s/f tyre worn low on edges
exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded, not blowing
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust back box deteriorated
exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
front exhaust clamp deteriorated
rear exhaust clamp deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust backbox outer skin corroding
nearside front headlamp slightly loose
rear subframe has surface corrosion
exhaust outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
exhaust outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
rear silencer slight deterioation
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn & offside front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
rear silencer slight deterioation
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside front brake binding slightly.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YY08 OYA is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 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 OYA, 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 OYA is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 August 2008.
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