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Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect signs of been leaking (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front head lamp top bracket brock but secure
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front position lamp insecure
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear axle suspension corroded
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect signs of been leaking (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front head lamp top bracket brock but secure
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front position lamp insecure
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear axle suspension corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded
nearside front headlight insecure
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside front headlight insecure
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated
nearside mirror secured by tape
rear exhaust back box deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
nearside mirror secured by tape
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
rear exhaust back box deteriorated
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear silencer casing corroded
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SA59 VBV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 SA59 VBV, 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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SA59 VBV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 September 2009.
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