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Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
All coil springs corroding
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush displacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush displacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
All coil springs corroding
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush displacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush displacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front shock absorbers corroded and weeping
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
front shock absorbers corroded and weeping
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Central Upper stop lamp not working!
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorating! (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' +damage obscured by steering wheel rim - driver height dependent! (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
drivers door exterior release handle loose but oparation satisfactory - with care!
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)
Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Central Upper stop lamp not working!
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorating! (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge! (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' +damage obscured by steering wheel rim - driver height dependent! (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
drivers door exterior release handle loose but oparation satisfactory - with care!
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY NEAR - VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE!!! (4.1.E.1)
Central Upper stoplamp not working!
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge! (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY NEAR+worn on inner edge! (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY NEAR - worn on inner edge! (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' +damage - obscured by steering wheel rim(driver height dependent)! (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust deteriorating!
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)
Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported +hose assy (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Central Upper stoplamp not working!
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge! (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY NEAR+worn on inner edge! (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY NEAR - worn on inner edge! (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' +damage - obscured by steering wheel rim(driver height dependent)! (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust deteriorating!
Centre Upper stop lamp not working!
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside park brake only just met requirements!
Rear brake balance only just met requirements!
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' +larger than 10mm but obscured by steering wheel rim! (8.3.1a)
exhaust deteriorated!
very bad oil leaks(sump corroded)!
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/rear bump stop detachted
o/s/front tyre pressure low
wood splinter in sidewall o/s/rear tyre (leaking)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear exhaust box outer layer corroded
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front suspension top mounts have slight play
front pads approx 2-3mm & discs very corroded
rear exhaust box 1st skin corroding
both front suspension top mounts have slight play
front pads approx 2-3mm & discs very corroded
rear exhaust box 1st skin corroding
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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AU09 VBE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
Across all 2009 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,298 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 AU09 VBE, 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 17 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AU09 VBE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 March 2009.
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