MOT Status
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140,335 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Outer Door handle faulty but functional
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Door handle faulty but functional
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension beam corroding
offside outer door handle broken but still opens the door
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (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 devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine sump wet, suspect porous
radiator leaking
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (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 devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine sump wet, suspect porous
radiator leaking
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Rear axle rusty
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear axle rusty
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked due to items left on rear seat.
Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked due to items left on rear seat.
Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated
Nearside Front Daytime running light not working
Nearside Front top mount has slight movement
Oil filler cap damaged but sealed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Offside & Nearside bump-stops detached
Windscreen wipers making contact when active
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated
Nearside Front Daytime running light not working
Nearside Front top mount has slight movement
Oil filler cap damaged but sealed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Offside & Nearside bump-stops detached
Windscreen wipers making contact when active
Offside Front daytime running light not working
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
oil filler cap broken but sealed correctly
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front daytime running light not working
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
oil filler cap broken but sealed correctly
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear silencer corroded
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EX09 DBU 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 61.9%.
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 EX09 DBU, 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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EX09 DBU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 April 2009.
Is EX09 DBU safe to buy?
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