MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,332 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
light underbody surface rust
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint broken and in general poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint broken and in general poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective + system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front door handle broken but still operates
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear bind
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper strut top bearing starting to seize
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper strut top bearing starting to seize
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper slight play suspension mounting
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + heavy inner wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper lock to lock noise from suspension top mounting
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn 2/3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
nearside rear shock absorber top bush worn and splitting
nearside rear tyre worn on inside
offside front top strut bearing sticking during lock to lock check
rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
nearside rear shock absorber top bush worn and splitting
nearside rear tyre worn on inside
offside front top strut bearing sticking during lock to lock check
rear suspension components corroded
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
both rear shock mounting rubbers perished and worn
engine oil level low
o/s/f outer brake pad low and discs worn and lipped
rear tyres wearing unevenly
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)
exhaust system corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system corroded.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
rear exhaust silencer deteriorating
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
rear exhaust silencer deteriorating
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GV09 XEO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GV09 XEO, 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 XEO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 August 2009.
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