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133,815 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Baffles loose in rear silenser
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Baffles loose in rear silenser
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear tyres cracked
Central to rear exhaust joint clamp missing
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged internal rear view deteriorated ()
Rear backbox deteriorated
Rear tailgate cannot be opened from outside
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle broken/ missing (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)
Central to rear exhaust joint clamp missing
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged internal rear view deteriorated ()
Rear backbox deteriorated
Rear tailgate cannot be opened from outside
Front both tyres running off appear under inflated
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside exterior door handle damaged
Nearside exterior mirror damaged
Offside Rear tyre perishing
back box exhaust deteriorated
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
center section to back box exhaust joint clamp missing
child seat not fixed in
exterior handle to open tail gate faulty
front and rear wheel arch liners fitted
head light attachment bracket broken but light still secure
passenger air bag switched off
pay attention to service requirments
under body cover fitted around brake and fuel pipes
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front both tyres running off appear under inflated
Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside exterior door handle damaged
Nearside exterior mirror damaged
Offside Rear tyre perishing
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
back box exhaust deteriorated
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
center section to back box exhaust joint clamp missing
child seat not fixed in
exterior handle to open tail gate faulty
front and rear wheel arch liners fitted
head light attachment bracket broken but light still secure
passenger air bag switched off
pay attention to service requirments
under body cover fitted around brake and fuel pipes
Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
back box detorating
back box outter skin detorating
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear wiper blade split
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear wiper blade split
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust back box has slight corrosion around the outter skin
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YY08 OYV is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 OYV, 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 OYV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2008.
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