MOT Status
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87,551 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))
gear oil leak
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
surface corrosion to rear axle
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
surface corrosion to rear axle
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear backbox corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust: silencer corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust back box corroded
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust back box corroded
Rear Rear exhaust box heavily corroded and splitting
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working both lights (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Rear exhaust box heavily corroded and splitting
Front discs corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners
Nearside Front wheel buckled on inner edge slightly
Offside Front lower arm rear bush coming away from housing
Rear springs corroded
back box outer casing corroded
exhaust flexi pipe showing signs of wear
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
back box outer casing corroded
Front discs corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners
Nearside Front wheel buckled on inner edge slightly
Offside Front lower arm rear bush coming away from housing
Rear springs corroded
exhaust flexi pipe showing signs of wear
nsf wiper blade split
outer skin on back box corroded
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nsf wiper blade split
osf door handle insecure
outer skin on back box corroded
outer skin on exhaust back box loose
rear gearbox mounting bush worn
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
outer skin on exhaust back box loose
rear gearbox mounting bush worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MJ59 LAO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 MJ59 LAO, 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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MJ59 LAO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 December 2009.
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