MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear axle corroded
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake performance unable to be tested car over heating (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions unable to be completed over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
battery light on dash
rear axle corroded
Gearbox oil leak
Rear axle beam corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Gearbox oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Rear axle beam corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system corroded
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm 175/65/14t (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system corroded,clump missing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm 175/65/14t (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
engine oil level loow
exhaust system corroded,clump missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box outer skin corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe (7.1.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box outer skin corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
coolant leak
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
exhaust system corroded
both front tyres starting to deterioate also n/s front wearing on outer edge
exhaust system corroding and deterioating especially rear box
handbrake travel
slight lift in o/s front upper strut mount when jacked up
slight lip front brake discs
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front tyres starting to deterioate also n/s front wearing on outer edge
exhaust system corroding and deterioating especially rear box
handbrake travel
slight lift in o/s front upper strut mount when jacked up
slight lip front brake discs
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Backbox coroaded
Underside of car corroaded
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SA59 VJE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 VJE, 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 VJE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 September 2009.
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