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115,497 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Breather pipe between the cam cover and the airbox is split
Drivers exterior door handle is faulty
Breather pipe between the cam cover and the airbox is split
Drivers exterior door handle is faulty
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Brake cable damaged Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55R15 Hankook (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Breather pipes onto the airbox in very poor condition
Drivers exterior door handle faulty
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Breather pipes onto the airbox in very poor condition
Drivers exterior door handle faulty
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps, possibly a wiring fault (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55R15 86V (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear exhaust box deteriorated
corrosion to front brake discs on inner surface, brake pads worn close to limit
corrosion to rear exhaust box
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
exhaust back box deteriorated
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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GV09 XEG 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 71.4%.
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 GV09 XEG, 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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GV09 XEG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 July 2009.
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