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Both front suspension top mounts top securing plates corroded,
Both front tyres perishing.
Both headlights diffused.
Offside front wheel binding slightly.
Rear suspension generally corroded.
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (tread perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (tread perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Both front top shock plate corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Clutch pedal insecure
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper breather hose worn
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Clutch pedal insecure
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper breather hose worn
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Clutch pedal insecure
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Nut loose
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Clutch pedal insecure
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Nut loose
Offside Front o/s/f driving light not working
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front o/s/f driving light not working
Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge
Offside Front Day time running lamp not working
Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge
Offside Front Day time running lamp not working
Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear silencer deteieorated slightly
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear silencer deteieorated slightly
o/s/f running light not working
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s/f running light not working
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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GF09 RYV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 GF09 RYV, 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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What year was GF09 RYV registered?
GF09 RYV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 May 2009.
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