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OW08KGU
2008 FIAT 500
Colour: White
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1242cc
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- Registration OW08KGU
- Manufacturer FIAT
- Model 500
- Year 2008
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1242cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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155 Total Defects Recorded
18 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 134,133 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to middle clamp and middle to back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and has cut's but none to cord's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear's covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner, cut's but none to cord's and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner, cut's but none to cord's and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Substantial play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
17 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 134,133 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Also negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to middle clamp and middle to back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and has cut's but none to cord's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Substantial play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear's covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner, cut's but none to cord's and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner, cut's but none to cord's and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
19 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 122,792 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 122,792 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
17 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 108,637 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2023 26 Jun 202617 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 108,637 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
1 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,135 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to seporate
29 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 99,135 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to seporate
- front brake discs slightly corroded
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
6 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,793 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
19 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,856 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust
- slight play in steering rack
- rear screen wiper blade rubber starting to split
- offside front top suspension mounting slight movement
- nearside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear
- nearside front suspension lower ball joint slight movement and cover boot starting to crack/ perish
- gearbox stabiliser mounting slight movement and gearbox area slightly damp
- front/ rear suspension coil springs and rear axle starting to rust
- front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate and rear exhaust box starting to rust
- front brake pads worn low
- both front top suspension mountings starting to rust
16 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,852 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust
- slight play in steering rack
- rear screen wiper blade rubber starting to split
- offside front top suspension mounting slight movement
- nearside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear
- nearside front suspension lower ball joint slight movement and cover boot starting to crack/ perish
- gearbox stabiliser mounting slight movement and gearbox area slightly damp
- front/ rear suspension coil springs and rear axle starting to rust
- front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate and rear exhaust box starting to rust
- front brake pads worn low
- both rear handbrake cables outer casings starting to split
- both front top suspension mountings starting to rust
11 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,178 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust
- slight play in steering rack
- rear exhaust section starting to rust
- offside front top suspension mounting starting to rust
- offside and nearside rear handbrake performance slightly low
- nearside front top suspension mounting slight movement
- nearside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear
- gearbox stabiliser mounting slight movement
- front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate
- front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust
- engine breather hose starting to split
- both rear handbrake cables outer casings starting to split
8 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 90,170 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear exhaust clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust
- rear exhaust section starting to rust
- offside front top suspension mounting starting to rust
- offside and nearside rear handbrake performance slightly low
- nearside rear bump stop rubber missing
- nearside front top suspension mounting slight movement
- nearside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear
- front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate
- front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust
- engine breather hose starting to split
- both rear handbrake cables outer casings starting to split
- both front tyre treads inner edges worn low
16 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,061 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- condition of rear exhaust box .
- condition of nearside rear bump stop .
- condition of nearside front top mount bearing !
- condition of front screen ?
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
16 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 81,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- condition of rear exhaust box .
- condition of nearside rear bump stop .
- condition of nearside front top mount bearing !
- condition of front screen ?
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
25 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,517 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
21 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,519 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,813 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
24 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 48,813 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
23 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,090 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2013 26 Jun 202629 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 16,920 MI
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OW08KGU was registered on 2008-08-04
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