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76,952 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rad support no longer holding rad in place (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear hand brake cable bracket broken
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rad support no longer holding rad in place (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear hand brake cable bracket broken
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support no longer supporting radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support no longer supporting radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front day time running light not working
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Condensation in headlight
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
rear exhaust back box badly rusty
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside 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 Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
rear exhaust back box badly rusty
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)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (2.7.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre has a nail 185.55.15
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear exhaust has minor leak but is also corroded
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
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)
rear exhaust has minor leak but is also corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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HJ09 SMO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 HJ09 SMO, 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 SMO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2009.
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