MOT Status
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141,618 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
n/s headlight lens in poor condition
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front strut top mount worn
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust system insecure metal support missing (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn very worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam also aim to test (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front strut top mount worn
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust in poor condition
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear silencer in poor condition
Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition
Small stone chip in windscreen
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Coolant leak
Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition
Small stone chip in windscreen
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65t14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust deteriorating clamps missing /front exhaust hanger broken.
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)
front exhaust clamp broken
nearside rear tyre slightly perished
offside front tyre becoming worn edges of tread
rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded
damage to car
engine oil filler cap missing
exhaust coil springs corroded
nail in o/s/r tyre spliting becoming worn
wipers slightly smearing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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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DS09 TAR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 DS09 TAR, 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 DS09 TAR registered?
DS09 TAR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 June 2009.
Is DS09 TAR safe to buy?
The MOT history for DS09 TAR shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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