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OV08ZRA
2008 FIAT 500
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1242cc
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- Registration OV08ZRA
- Manufacturer FIAT
- Model 500
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1242cc
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- Expires 07 Oct 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
15
Passes
10
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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117 Total Defects Recorded
3 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 118,339 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Axle corroded.
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
30 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 118,334 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Quater panel. (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Axle corroded.
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
8 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 118,294 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
18 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 114,253 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Both front seats cant be tilted forward to let passengers onto rear seats. All seat belts tested
15 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 114,250 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake application uneven
- Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Both front seats cant be tilted forward to let passengers onto rear seats. All seat belts tested
12 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 106,347 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Steering system slightly rough Strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
19 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 106,235 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
- Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- Nearside Main beam bulb fitted incorrectly
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
16 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 102,169 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- rear axle slightly corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 102,169 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear axle slightly corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,792 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken + back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front top strut mount worn
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 99,781 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front top strut mount worn
- Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken + back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,656 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2020 29 Jun 20262 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 89,656 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
31 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,192 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2019 29 Jun 202625 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 80,174 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
22 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,746 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
19 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 74,650 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
19 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,312 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,392 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2016 29 Jun 202627 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,672 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2015 29 Jun 202626 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 59,646 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
26 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,945 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
26 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,298 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,934 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 39,934 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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OV08ZRA was registered on 2008-05-23
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