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128,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases lambda reading only just passed (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just over mot limit of 1.5mm STRONG ADVISORY (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective only just got beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective only just got beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear both number plate lamps dull
clutch pedal loose
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases lambda reading only just passed (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective only just got beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective only just got beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front day time running light not working but before 1st march 2018
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear both number plate lamps dull
clutch pedal loose
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside door handle broken but still opens door
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
both front top mounts have slight lift when jacked up
clutch pedal slightly moving on shaft
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel cable broken (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside door handle broken but still opens door
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
both front top mounts have slight lift when jacked up
both handbrake cables are rusty
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside door handle broken but still opening ok
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY, very near limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust rusty
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped not working (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative dipped not working (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside door handle broken but still opening ok
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY, very near limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust rusty
rear exhaust clamp missing but not loose and sealed
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and is slightly perished ADVISE REPLACING
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
engine oil level low
rear silencer corroded, front bracket corroded, front flexi pipe weak
Nearside Front Outer handle broken but still operate correctly
Offside Front Outer handle broken but still operate correctly
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
rear coil springs slightly corroded
rear exhaust corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust system corroded
both handbrake cables deteriorated
rear exhaust outer skin corroded
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both handbrake cables deteriorated
rear exhaust outer skin corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both handbrake cables deteriorated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 hand brake cable deteriorated
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HJ09 RCU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 HJ09 RCU, 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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HJ09 RCU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 March 2009.
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