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DRS 158J

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

86,739 mi
Last recorded86,739 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 158J
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 86,739 miles

some corrosion on lower front panel ,

Fail 14 Jun 2017 86,739 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor weak (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 86,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 86,706 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

front brake pipes getting corroded

gearbox leaks oil

o/s front windown down and wont go up

Fail 5 Apr 2012 86,700 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Battery insecure

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 86,637 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 86,637 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

BATTERY INSECURE.

DRIVERS DOOR HINGES WORN.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.

NUTS ONTO ONE EXHAUST FLANGE LOOSE.

OIL LEAK AT ENGINE.

R/H/F ROADWHEEL BUCKLED?

SLIGHT LEAK AT EXHAUST BOX AND ONE BRACKET MISSING AT BOX.

SLIGHT SIDEWAYS MOVEMENT AT HANDBRAKE LEVER AND SLIGHTLY LONG TRAVEL.

SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES.

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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DRS 158J is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 DRS 158J, 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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What year was DRS 158J registered?

DRS 158J is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is DRS 158J safe to buy?

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