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Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Axel corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Axel corroded
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Bald inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Boot open/close sensor not working but does lock and close as intended
DRL's not working but not necessary for test due to year of vehicle
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose supporting bracket broken but adequately secured
Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded
Offside Front Shock absorber corroded
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose supporting bracket corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded
Rear Brake drums corroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Boot open/close sensor not working but does lock and close as intended
DRL's not working but not necessary for test due to year of vehicle
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose supporting bracket broken but adequately secured
Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber corroded
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose supporting bracket corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded
Rear Brake drums corroded
Rear Exhaust fouling underneath of vehicle
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both rear tyres worn on both edges
front bumper damaged (prior test )
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
both rear tyres worn on both edges
front bumper damaged (prior test )
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm Advise attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside parking brake cable bracket broken
Offside Front tyre worn shoulders
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm Advise attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside parking brake cable bracket broken
Offside Front tyre worn shoulders
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)
Front exhaust joint clamp missing
Front exhaust support bracket broken
handbrake cable nearside support bracket broken
rear exhaust corroded and minor leak
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)
Front exhaust joint clamp missing
Front exhaust support bracket broken
handbrake cable nearside support bracket broken
rear exhaust corroded and minor leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Front exhaust bracket poor
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust outer skin poor
exhaust system very corroded
front exhaust mount broken
EXHAUST SYSTEM GETTING POOR.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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AV59 SBU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 AV59 SBU, 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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AV59 SBU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 October 2009.
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