MOT Status
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114,121 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle beam corroded.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle beam corroded.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear bump stop loose
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test zone 'b' ()
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test zone 'b' ()
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s handbrake cable outer cover split
rear silencer deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
o/s handbrake cable outer cover split
rear silencer deteriorated
Nail in offside rear tyre
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD59 BSU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BD59 BSU, 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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BD59 BSU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 December 2009.
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