MOT Status
ValidMileage
103,096 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside outer door handle damaged but functional
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
daytime running lamps - not working
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Items removed from driver's view prior to test device mount now on the passenger seat
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth on the edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth on the edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
day running lights not working
windscreen cracked on the nearside within the swept area but not affecting drivers view of the road
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test device mount now on the passenger seat
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth on the edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth on the edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
day running lights not working
windscreen cracked on the nearside within the swept area but not affecting drivers view of the road
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe to flexi (3.6.A.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear wheel arch liner insecure (front) and close to tyre
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
inner face of the front discs corroded
rear silencer outer skin corroded
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GL09 SWY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 GL09 SWY, 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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GL09 SWY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2009.
Is GL09 SWY safe to buy?
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