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ExpiredMileage
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust mounting defective rear clamp also system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside door handle damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system extensively corroded
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both close to excess (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Handbrake cables corroded
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both worn & corroded (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system extensively corroded
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both close to excess (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Handbrake cables corroded
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both worn & corroded (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Both Macpherson strut top mounts worn
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both close to excess (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Both drive shaft oil seals damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle corroded spring seats
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Both Macpherson strut top mounts worn
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both close to excess (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Both drive shaft oil seals damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle corroded spring seats
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 shock absorber corroded
Rear Axle corroded
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box corroed
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Rear exhaust box corroded
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Rear exhaust box corroded
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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GL09 UKV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black 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 GL09 UKV, 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 UKV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 August 2009.
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