MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both top mounts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing and has several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Spare tyre defective no pressure ()
oil level on minimum, small chip in screen and front flexi exhaust clamp is corroded
Coil spring corroded all four corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both top mounts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing and has several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Spare tyre defective no pressure ()
oil level on minimum, small chip in screen and front flexi exhaust clamp is corroded
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
CLUTCH PEDAL LOOSE/WORN
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES SLIGHT FLUCTUATION (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES REAR FLUCTUATING SLIGHTLY (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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AV09 LYA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 AV09 LYA, 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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AV09 LYA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 May 2009.
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