MOT Status
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125,625 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both strut top mountings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both strut top mountings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AROUND FLEXY AND FRONT JOIN (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened REAR AXLE HEAVILY CORRODED AND HOLED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AROUND FLEXY AND FRONT JOIN (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle spring seat corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint/flexible (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear suspension/axle heavily corroded
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at exhaust manifold area. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount plate corroded away. (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at exhaust manifold area. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (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 (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible worn and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible worn and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both fronts (2.5.A.1c)
coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
full exhaust heavily corroded /rear clamp missing
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)
both rear brakes binding slightly .
coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
full exhaust heavily corroded /rear clamp missing
Engine breather pipe broken on rear of of airbox
Front brake discs corroded
Rear exhaust section corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust section corroded
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KU55 MAE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol 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 KU55 MAE, 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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KU55 MAE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 May 2009.
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