MOT Status
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65,845 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded.
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded.
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 2mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle is heavily soiled to underside/wheel arches and exterior
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Lower mounting, part of rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake test passed but on wheel lock only
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear axle is corroded
Vehicle is heavily soiled to underside/wheel arches and exterior
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower, part of rear axle assembly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre inner side wall has minor cuts/splits
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Underside of vehicle and all wheel arch areas are soiled heavily making inspection process difficult
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower, part of rear axle assembly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre inner side wall has minor cuts/splits
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear service brake application is slightly uneven
Service brake test passed but on wheel lock only, advise that adjustment/repair maybe necessary
Underside of vehicle and all wheel arch areas are soiled heavily making inspection process difficult
Coolant leak radiator ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
exhaust clamp broken middle -rear
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake travel is high
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake travel is high
Coolant leak thermostat housing ()
vehicle is very muddy and makes a full inspect harder
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake pads 50% worn.
cut in n/side rear tyre side wall.
exhaust rear silencer corroded.
cut in o/side front tyre side wall.
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FL59 XWA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 FL59 XWA, 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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FL59 XWA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 October 2009.
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