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Front shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
rear sub frame under sealed
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
rear sub frame under sealed
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
oil sump corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
oil sump corroded
Coil spring corroded front and rear (all four) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
oil sump corroded
Coil spring corroded front and rear (all four) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
oil sump corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders 185/55/15
due to front tyre wear an alignment check is advised
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders 185/55/15
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
due to front tyre wear an alignment check is advised
Rear Tyres tread beginning to perish. 185 55 15
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer bottle leaking. (8.2.3)
Rear Tyres tread beginning to perish. 185 55 15
rear exhaust box badly corroded
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SA12 CTY is a 2012 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 2012 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 46,837 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 SA12 CTY, 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 14 years old, this Fiat 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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SA12 CTY is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 May 2012.
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