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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside daytime running light not working
Offside parking brake effort low 80k
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Axle corroding
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Axle corroding
Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear handbrake cable deteriorated/corroded
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on the joint (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Unable to fully inspect brakes and road wheel fixings due to wheel trims being fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Upper macpherson strut slight movement
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Upper macpherson strut slight movement
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak n/s drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust rear box been hitting rear axel worn box
slight play in both front leg top mounts
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak n/s drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust rear box been hitting rear axel worn box
slight play in both front leg top mounts
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front leg top mount corroding
both front tyres worn uneven very low inner edge
slight play n/s front leg top mount
Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR badly faded (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished and split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested not working on dip beam (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front leg top mount corroding
both front tyres worn uneven very low inner edge
slight play n/s front leg top mount
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear faded (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak gearbox ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
n/s rear tyre perishing
o/s front leg top mount corroding
slight play n/s f leg top bush
suggest tracking check
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working poss / driving light bulb (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear faded (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak gearbox ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
n/s rear tyre perishing
o/s front leg top mount corroding
slight play n/s f leg top bush
suggest tracking check
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)
engine oil leak
gearbox oil leak
n/s rear tyre perished
n/s/rear adult belt not checked child seat fitted
rear exhaust box corroded and peeling and clamps corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush split and worn (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)
engine oil leak
gearbox oil leak
n/s rear tyre perished
n/s/rear adult belt not checked child seat fitted
rear exhaust box corroded and peeling and clamps corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
gearbox oil leak
rear box corroded and peeling
suggest tracking fronts bald inner
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
gearbox oil leak
rear box corroded and peeling
suggest tracking fronts bald inner
parking permit zone b o/s
rear exhaust box corroded and peeling
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
parking permit zone b o/s
rear exhaust box corroded and peeling
rear exhaust silencer corroded and blowing slightly
Nail in nearside rear tyre
front brake pads are low
nearside rear tyre under inflated
offside front tyre heavy wear inner edge
rear exhaust rusty and slight blow
washers require attention
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RF09 ECE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 ECE, 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 ECE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 August 2009.
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