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2008 FIAT 500
General Information
- Registration SL08DMV
- Manufacturer FIAT
- Model 500
- Year 2008
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1248cc
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- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 149,093 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 140,646 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2023 13 Jun 202614 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 127,043 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 127,028 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
12 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 116,189 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2021 13 Jun 20267 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,502 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2020 13 Jun 202613 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,232 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2020 13 Jun 20263 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,965 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Suspect washers frozen
- Rear Axle corroded but not excessive at time of test
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
28 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 94,647 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Suspect washers frozen
- Rear Axle corroded but not excessive at time of test
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,478 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)
28 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 87,478 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BLOWN AT BACK BOX CENTRE SECTION ALSO BADLY CORRODED AND CLAMPS SNAPPED OR MISSING (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced REAR FOOTBRAKE 50% IMBALANCE (3.7.B.6b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
29 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,649 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres wearing on inner edges
2 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,352 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2016 13 Jun 202627 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 72,350 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,272 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
21 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 64,269 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
28 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,097 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
12 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,931 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2013 13 Jun 20262 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 50,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
4 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,415 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 41,415 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SL08DMV was registered on 2008-04-08
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