MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases midsection (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear axel coroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear axel corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nr ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
all coil springs corroded
minor leak present on battery
sump corroded
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
All coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front flexy not secured
minor leak present on battery
sump corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
sump pan corroded
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Mcpherson strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
sump pan corroded
Handbrake cables outer casings perished recommend new cables
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
sump heavily undersealed
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Handbrake cables outer casings perished recommend new cables
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Sump corroded and leaking requires new sump
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f outer sill damaged prior to mot
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f outer sill damaged prior to mot
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FL59 XWX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 XWX, 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 XWX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.
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