MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,363 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill excessively corroded and holed within 30cms of rear axle front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ABOVE MAXIMUM ON DIPSTICK
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive NEARSIDE DRIVESHAFT SEAL LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective LAST EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN. EXHAUST NOT INSECURE AT TIME OF TEST (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL CORRODED AT CENTRE AND FRONT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRW CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Rubber Bush Showing Signs Of Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Rubber Bush Showing Signs Of Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
cond of rear flexi pipe brackets
very heavy rust in rear exhaust
condition and action of nearside and offside outer door handles
condition of rear handbrake cables and brake hose mounts
slight twist nearside front brake hose
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
condition and action of nearside and offside outer door handles
condition of rear handbrake cables and brake hose mounts
nearside front tyre bald on outer edge
offside rear tyre 2mm
slight twist nearside front brake hose
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
heavy rust rear exhaust
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
condition and action of offside outer door handle
engine top breather pipe split
heavy rust in rear exhaust box
nearside rear tyre worn uneven to 2mm
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
condition and action of offside outer door handle
engine top breather pipe split
heavy rust in rear exhaust box
nearside rear tyre worn uneven to 2mm
n/s/f strut top mounting has slight play
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YY57 TVP is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 YY57 TVP, 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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YY57 TVP is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 January 2008.
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