MOT Status
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175,235 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH Headlamps starting to go opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL Tyres starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH Lamps. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH Headlamps starting to go opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL Tyres starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both corroded (5.3.2 (d))
Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both corroded (5.3.2 (d))
Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front wheel binding
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))
Both front suspension top mounts heavily corroded
Exhaust brackets corroded/broken - still secure at time of test
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Sill damaged
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Both front suspension top mounts corroded
Exhaust system deteriorated
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside sill damaged
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Both front suspension top mounts corroded
Exhaust system deteriorated
Front brake discs corroded
Handbrake efficiency limits only just met
Nearside sill damaged
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Both rear springs very corroded and likely to snap at any point
Front Exhaust mount snapped through
Front shocks damp but appears to be water
Items removed from drivers view prior to test
Offside front sil has crush damage
Oil leak from sump (rotted through)
Radiator is leaking coolant
Rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin missing
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front sil has crush damage
Oil leak from sump (rotted through)
Radiator is leaking coolant
Both rear springs very corroded and likely to snap at any point
Front Exhaust mount snapped through
Front shocks damp but appears to be water
Items removed from drivers view prior to test
Rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin missing
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Backbox exhaust section deteriorated
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Backbox exhaust section deteriorated
Both rear tyres perishing
Split in offside front tyre inner sidewall but does not exceed requiremnets
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
exhaust back box in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
exhaust back box in poor condition
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ59 LKA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 EJ59 LKA, 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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EJ59 LKA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2009.
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