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127,102 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Parking brake effort very low/ close to limit
Emissions unable to be completed Cover over exhaust cannot get probe in (8.2.1.2 (d))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Parking brake effort very low/ close to limit
BOTH TOP MOUNT BUSHES WORN
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
O/S/F top mount bush worn
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
BOTH TOP MOUNT BUSHES WORN
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
O/S/F top mount bush worn
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both cables from lever to rear rear outer casings broken advise replacment cables (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested hc well in exess of limits lambda in exess of limits (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation outer cab (1.1.15 (d))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation brake cable outer broken (1.1.15 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective front mount broken small leak at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
both n/s and o/s front top suspension cups corroded.
both n/s and o/s rear coil springs very rusty.
engine miss-fire under acceleration.
front exhaust flex worn (advise replacement)
o/s mirror glass damaged.
rear exhaust box outer layer rusty.
rear hand brake effort only just meets requirements.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong. (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low aim low and lamp unit damaged. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam no bulb fitted and lamp unit damaged. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working no bulb fitted and lamp unit damaged. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both n/s and o/s front top suspension cups corroded.
both n/s and o/s rear springs vey rusty.
engine miss fire under acceleration.
front exhaust Lexi worn.
hand brake lever pulls high.
o/s mirror glass damaged.
rear exhaust outer layer rusty.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
the off side inner side wall has a large moulding bulge
the rear exhaust box is corroded
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NJ09 ZDG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 NJ09 ZDG, 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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NJ09 ZDG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 May 2009.
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