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Coil spring corroded Front and Rear both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall various (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door handle damaged. (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both sides outer cable splitting. (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seats both sides (axle beam) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Front and Rear both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox,(driveshaft). (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall various (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door handle damaged. (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both sides outer cable splitting. (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seats both sides (axle beam) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Around spring mounts and shock mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Headlamp broken (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Around spring mounts and shock mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 nails ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 nails ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front shock absorber corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front shock absorber corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear axle corroded around spring mounting
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion exhaust
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DV59 HYJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 DV59 HYJ, 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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DV59 HYJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 December 2009.
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