MOT Status
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101,459 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has slight play. (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has slight play. (5.3.2 (c))
front flexi deteriorated.
Nearside Front daytime running lamp inoperative
bodywork damage at offside front
slight damage to wheel rims
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure metal bracket broken holding cable and brake hose/pipe (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Front daytime running lamp inoperative
slight damage to wheel rims
Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mount doesn't fully sit onto body mount and keeps falling off, system still secure though (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner CV gaiter clip becoming loose and losing grease
Nearside Rear Brake pipe bracket has broken/corroded off of rear axle but lines still secure
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount perished and breaking up (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocker bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mount doesn't fully sit onto body mount and keeps falling off, system still secure though (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner CV gaiter clip becoming loose and losing grease
Nearside Rear Brake pipe bracket has broken/corroded off of rear axle but lines still secure
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount perished and breaking up (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocker bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (both) (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer and pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Handbrake travel getting high
Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker in swept area ()
Nearside Rear Indicator bulb mis coloured / fading
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Drivers door handle damaged but still opens door effectively
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear BRAKE PIPE BRACKET BROKEN BUT PIPE NOT LIKELY TO BECOME DETATCHED OR DAMAGED
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear BRAKE PIPE BRACKET BROKEN BUT PIPE NOT LIKELY TO BECOME DETATCHED OR DAMAGED
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside windscreen wiper deteriorated
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy
Rear Lower spring rest areas corroded
both front tyres inner edges wearing
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S500 SFJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 S500 SFJ, 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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S500 SFJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 November 2009.
Is S500 SFJ safe to buy?
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