MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,341 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction item hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension bump stop broken, loose inside coil spring
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle beam corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))
rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))
rear axle corroded
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar D bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar D bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Clutch pedal wobbly
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
All coil springs on vehicle corroded
Both front and o/s/r shock absorbers slightly corroded
Exhaust rear silencer outer skin and clamp heavily corroded
O/s/r handbrake cable outer cover split
Slight resistance felt in both rear wheels when rotated
All coil springs on vehicle corroded
Exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
All coil springs on vehicle corroded
Both front brake discs corroded on inner face
Both rear tyres nearing legal limit (3mm) / light cracking in tread area
Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded
Both front coil springs corroded at base coils
Both rear tyres cracking in tread area
Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust rear box deteriorated
exhaust back box slightly corroded
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY09 VBA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 VBA, 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 VBA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.
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