MOT Status
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87,639 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected coil spring platform holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
rear silencer outer skin corroded
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
centre exhaust to front exhaust pipe clamp seriously weakened but not likely to become detached
rear silencer outer skin corroded
rear silencer to centre exhaust clamp broken but not likely to become detached
Exhaust condition
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust condition
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear exhaust corroded but not blowing badly
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear exhaust corroded but not blowing badly
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust deteriorated
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
child seat fitted to O/S/R seat.
exhaust,rear silencer, VERY corroded and in poor condition.
handbrake cables, both sides in poor condition.
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DS59 ACU 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 DS59 ACU, 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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DS59 ACU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2009.
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