MOT Status
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124,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central stop light not working.
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
NOISE FROM N/S/R BRAKE - ADVISE INSPECTION
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both handbrake outer covers split
rear silencer deteriorated
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both handbrake outer covers split
rear silencer deteriorated
coolant leak from heater hose bleed screw
nearside handbrake cable, outer sleeve split
offside front brake binding slightly
offside front brake flexi hose chafing on suspension bolt
offside handbrake cable, outer sleeve split
offside rear brake binding slightly
rear silencer deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
coolant leak from heater hose bleed screw
nearside handbrake cable, outer sleeve split
offside front brake binding slightly
offside front brake flexi hose chafing on suspension bolt
offside handbrake cable, outer sleeve split
offside rear brake binding slightly
rear silencer deteriorated
rear silencer deteriorated
rear silencer outer skin corroded
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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BF09 SOE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 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 BF09 SOE, 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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BF09 SOE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 March 2009.
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