MOT Status
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81,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Inner CV gaitor damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
parking brake cables insecure
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Inner CV gaitor damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
parking brake cables insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear bim (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear o/s break making a noise.
Rear Outer advise the exhaust back box is in poor condition
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear o/s break making a noise.
Rear Outer advise the exhaust back box is in poor condition
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner & outer side walls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
slight play in o/s front shock absorber top mount.
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front advise osf top mount has slight play
advise the exhaust back box is in poor condition
advise the rear service brake and hand brake have an imbalance across the axel the braking system may require adjustment or repair
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear suspension bump stop detached
exhaust back box in very poor condition
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner drive shaft seal wet
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
exhaust back box in very poor condition
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leak
rear exhaust deteriorating
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear tyre perishing
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorating (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part bracket broken (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part bracket broken (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear tyre perishing
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorating (7.1.2)
both rear indicators discoloured
front exhaust flexi deteriorated
rear exhaust box has a slight leak of gases
nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit
nearsie front tyre wearing close to limit
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
nearside front brake disc scored
nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit
nearsie front tyre wearing close to limit
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PY09 FTE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 PY09 FTE, 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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PY09 FTE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 June 2009.
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