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81,022 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front outer door handle damaged but works correctly
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both backing plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
headlamps glazed
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front outer door handle damaged but works correctly
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both backing plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
headlamps glazed
Front corrosion to shock absorbers
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
handbrake travel long
headlamps glazed
parking brake effort low on nearside
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55r15 inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front corrosion to shock absorbers
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
handbrake travel long
headlamps glazed
parking brake effort low on nearside
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside rear brake application lagging
Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Coolant leak top hose to engine area
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)
Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
exh backbox corroded/leak
front tyres deteriorated
rear tyres worn on edges/deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate
slight water leak from engine
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EA09 LOJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 EA09 LOJ, 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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EA09 LOJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.
Is EA09 LOJ safe to buy?
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