MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,962 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding 28kg on free wheel (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring insecure Due to rear axle being heavily corroded and holed (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres scrubbing badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Boot handle seized but can be opened using key
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))
Boot handle seized but can be opened using key
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside parking brake cable insecure
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from lower left of radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into rear flex (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flex and cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from lower left of radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into rear flex (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flex and cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn on inner edge , nail in centre (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s low (3.7.B.6b)
Exhaust in poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
advise exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
advise exhaust in poor condition
rear exhaust poor condition
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear exhaust poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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FD09 OMZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 FD09 OMZ, 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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FD09 OMZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 July 2009.
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