MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,042 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system rusty
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All four brakes (vehicle has been stood for a while) (1.2.1 (e))
Corrosion on rear coil springs
Exhaust system rusty
Minor damage in swept area of windscreen
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust system rusty
Minor chip on windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly bend across top of plate (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn to 2-2.5mm and inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear bump stop has come detached in between spring
Rear coil springs, subframe, shocks have heavy surface corrosion
Rear n/s and o/s brakes binding slightly
exhaust corroded throughout
small chip in windscreen
sump rusty
Nearside Front 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn to 2-2.5mm and inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear bump stop has come detached in between spring
Rear coil springs, subframe, shocks have heavy surface corrosion
Rear n/s and o/s brakes binding slightly
exhaust corroded throughout
small chip in windscreen
sump rusty
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front suspension struts have slight worn upper attachment mountings n/s and o/s
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear bump stop loose
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear shock body corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front suspension struts have slight worn upper attachment mountings n/s and o/s
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear bump stop loose
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear shock body corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Corrosion on exhaust system particularly outer skin on rear silencer
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Bump stop loose
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened under gaiter (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Slight movement in front suspension top mount & slight tightness in top mount bearings?
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing under gaiter (2.7.2a)
exhaust rear box corroded
n/s/r bump stop unattached
slight play in both top strut mounts
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing under gaiter (2.7.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
exhaust rear box corroded
n/s/r bump stop unattached
slight play in both top strut mounts
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has slight cuts on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge
Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm
both front tyres wearing close to indicator bars
exhaust outer skin corroded
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has slight cuts on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge
Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm
both front tyres wearing close to indicator bars
exhaust outer skin corroded
exhaust back box corroded
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge small flat spots
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust back box corroded
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge small flat spots
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DE59 FXJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 DE59 FXJ, 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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DE59 FXJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.
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