MOT Status
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64,921 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust clamp corroded and half broken
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened and spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened and spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
All exhaust system corroded
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak
Rear axle corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front washer jet slightly misaligned
Rear exhaust joint clamp slightly insecure
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outerwall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back mount (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside rear tyre cracking in sidewall
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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98 YMX is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 98 YMX, 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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What year was 98 YMX registered?
98 YMX is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 April 2008.
Is 98 YMX safe to buy?
The MOT history for 98 YMX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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