MOT Status
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83,661 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
underside of vehicle covered in underseal
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no image (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no image (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
handbrake lever movement side to side
underside of vehicle covered in underseal
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front 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))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front 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))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside rear bump stop insecure
Underbody & underside components covered with underseal
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside rear bump stop insecure
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear suspension bump stop insecure
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear bump stop insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust joint is blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside parking brake is reading low
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside handbrake cable mount is insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
near side and off side outer sills have filler in them
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust joint is blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside parking brake is reading low
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside handbrake cable mount is insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
near side and off side outer sills have filler in them
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable slightly insecure (1.1.15 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
n/s sill has damage
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s sill has damage
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
under trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
under trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SB59 HRL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 SB59 HRL, 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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SB59 HRL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 November 2009.
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