MOT Status
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74,577 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective rear broken (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump leaking (1 bolt broke, 2 nuts missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
boot sensor saying boot open when not open
front exhaust clamp missing
offside rear bump stop broken/loose
rear exhaust clamp broken
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn and ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split to cord inner edge. (185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective rear broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump leaking (1 bolt broke, 2 nuts missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
boot sensor saying boot open when not open
front exhaust clamp missing
offside rear bump stop broken/loose
rear exhaust clamp broken
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust rusty and outer skin off back box
rear axel rusty
rfront shockie corroded
sump rusty
Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump corroded and porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges bald (5.2.3 (e))
both subframes and there mountings are starting to corrode surface rust
exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate
front o/s tyre is starting to wear
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
steering and suspension components and there mountings are all starting to corrode surface rust
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
both subframes and there mountings are starting to corrode surface rust
exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate
front o/s tyre is starting to wear
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
steering and suspension components and there mountings are all starting to corrode surface rust
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
exhaust and its mountings are badly corroded but not blowing
some steering and suspension bushses are starting to deteriorate
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)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
exhaust and its mountings are badly corroded but not blowing
some steering and suspension bushses are starting to deteriorate
both front tyres are starting to wear and crack
rear silencer is badly corroded but not blowing
rear subframe is starting to corrode surface rust
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate
rear silencer is badly corroded but not blowing
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
backbox corroded
offside front and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY09 VAU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 FY09 VAU, 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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FY09 VAU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.
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