MOT Status
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97,157 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
engine as a miss fire at low idl
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear NEAR SIDE PARKING BRAKE CABLE MOUNT BROKE
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside washer jet blocked
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Rear reverse light not working
rear wiper blade worn
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside washer jet blocked
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Rear reverse light not working
rear wiper blade worn
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Axle corroded
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp Broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Mounting Broken (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp Broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Mounting Broken (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front tyres cracking on outer shoulders
rear silencer deteriorated
slighgt uneven front brake application
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front tyres cracking on outer shoulders
rear silencer deteriorated
slighgt uneven front brake application
rear silencer deteriorated
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear silencer deteriorated
rear silencer deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear silencer deteriorated
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DE09 XCB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 DE09 XCB, 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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DE09 XCB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 June 2009.
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