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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
underside has signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
underside has signs of corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Exhaust system insecure bracket missing. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust system insecure flexy broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine and under covers fitted
engine oil leak
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine and under covers fitted
engine oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust front flexy joint corroded, worn and clamp corroded
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust front flexy joint corroded, worn and clamp corroded
slight oil leak
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GK09 VLD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 GK09 VLD, 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 GK09 VLD registered?
GK09 VLD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 July 2009.
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