MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded ns and os rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf (5.2.3 (e))
rear axle corroded
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.
Offside Rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.
Offside Rear tyre cracking. replacement recommended.
exhaust deteriorating.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.
Offside Rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.
Offside Rear tyre cracking. replacement recommended.
exhaust deteriorating.
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust deteriorating.
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust deteriorating.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear axle corroded
exhaust deteriorating.
screen wash water stagnant
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear axle corroded
exhaust deteriorating.
screen wash water stagnant
Nearside Rear NO PLATE LIGHT LENS MISSING
Front Exhaust system insecure FLEXY SECTION DETACHED (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear NO PLATE LIGHT LENS MISSING
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has a slightly stiff upper support bearing assembly
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front wiper slightly smearing
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened complete beam unit (2.4.G.1)
coil spring corroded both ns and os front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion to some underbody components and panels
rear exhaust box corroded
splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Registration plate lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear exhaust silencer corossion
Rear exhaust box corroded.
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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RF09 BVO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black 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 RF09 BVO, 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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RF09 BVO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 August 2009.
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