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99,728 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg at engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment low reading (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear 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))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Engine breather pipe deteriorated, fumes possibly entering cabin
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Top balljoint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Emissions not tested Not tested due to major exhaust leak from rear silencer (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle coil spring mount severely corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer holed and insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Engine breather pipe deteriorated, fumes possibly entering cabin
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Top balljoint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear tyres low tread
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing gaiter damaged (2.7.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
sump corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres perishing
corrosion on exhaust
corrosion on rear axle and suspension
front brake balance n/s slow Borderline
front brake pad wear low Borderline
n/s/f tyre 2mm
o/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm inner edge
wear on n/s/sf brake disc-inner face
both rear tyres perishing between treads
colour both rear indicators
condition both front shockers
corrosion on exhaust
Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust metal front support corroded (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint up right link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint up right link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
both rear tyres perishing between treads
colour both rear indicators
condition both front shockers
corrosion on exhaust
both rear indicators fading
corrosion on exhaust rear box
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear indicators fading
corrosion on exhaust rear box
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front exhaust mounting clamp insecure
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front exhaust mounting clamp insecure
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust clamp corroded
rear exhaust silencer corroded
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ES54 MEM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 ES54 MEM, 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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ES54 MEM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 August 2009.
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