MOT Status
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188,922 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
offside parking brake performance could be improved
outer door handle operation could be improved [both]
parking brake reserve could be improved
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
offside parking brake performance could be improved
outer door handle operation could be improved [both]
parking brake reserve could be improved
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 w xl at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
park brake performance just met 16%
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both front + serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 w xl at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
park brake performance just met 16%
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle spring cup corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/45/16 w (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi / centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Both front tyres worn on inner edges. 195/45/16 80v Austone.
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge + perished 195/45/16 84v Sunny.
Nearside door handle damaged.
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.
Both front tyres worn on inner edges. 195/45/16 80v Austone.
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge + perished 195/45/16 84v Sunny.
Nearside door handle damaged.
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTER issues (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PE59 VFA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 PE59 VFA, 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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PE59 VFA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 September 2009.
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