MOT Status
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106,002 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear axel corroded
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and axle slight corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
black under body sealant applied below vehicle
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Brake cable damaged rubbing on wheel (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint or possibly flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint or possibly flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner CV boot covered in oil
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wiper blade smearing screen
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wiper blade smearing screen
tailpipe corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
judder from front wiper blades
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PY59 HJE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 PY59 HJE, 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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PY59 HJE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 December 2009.
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