MOT Status
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123,610 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
o/s/f inner c,v gaiter leaking grease still preventing ingress
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
DPF light on
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
o/s/f inner c,v gaiter leaking grease still preventing ingress
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
glow plug light flashing on start up
Both rear tyres perishing
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Both rear tyres perishing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
rear silencer outer casing corroded.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
damage to n/s/f wheel on inner rim
n/s/f brake pad wear sensor wire broken.
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
damage to n/s/f wheel on inner rim
n/s/f brake pad wear sensor wire broken.
hand brake outer cables corroded and split.
tread depths: both front on 5mm, n/s/r on 4.5mm, o/s/r on 6mm.
tyre size: 195/45/16 84V.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
hand brake outer cables corroded and split.
tread depths: both front on 5mm, n/s/r on 4.5mm, o/s/r on 6mm.
tyre size: 195/45/16 84V.
Engine oil sump corroded and leaking oil.Transmission oil leak and no coolant in expansion tank
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
High level stop light not working
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Engine oil sump corroded and leaking oil.Transmission oil leak and no coolant in expansion tank
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
High level stop light not working
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
both hand brake outer cables broken but still working.
high level light not working.
n/s/f brake pad wear sensor wire broken.
tread depths: n/s/f on 6.5mm, o/s/f on 7mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 6.5mm,
tyre size: 195/45/16 84V XL.
slight binding to o/s/r brake detected when rotated by hand.
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both parking brake outer cables split and corroded.
n/s/r bump stop detached.
oily around n/s/f drive shaft.
tread depths: n/s/f on 6mm, o/s/f on 4mm n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 4.5mm.
tyre size: 195/45 16 84V XL.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both parking brake outer cables split and corroded.
n/s/r bump stop detached.
o/s/f wheel rim on inner edge damaged rim out of shape.
oily around n/s/f drive shaft.
slight binding to o/s/r brake detected when rotated by hand.
tread depths: n/s/f on 6mm, o/s/f on 4mm n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 4.5mm.
tyre size: 195/45 16 84V XL.
tread depths: both front on 6mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 5mm.
tyre size: 195/45/16 84V XL.
tyre tread depths; both front 4.5mm, both rear 7.0mm, front tyres wearing slightly on edges. 195/45/16 84v
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
tyre tread depths; both front 4.5mm, both rear 7.0mm, front tyres wearing slightly on edges. 195/45/16 84v
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
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)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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GU09 VGC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 GU09 VGC, 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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GU09 VGC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 March 2009.
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