MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,250 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner door seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front outer sill has slight damage
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining, worn on outer edge. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal in gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining, worn on outer edge. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal in gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Handbrake cable chaffing on wheel due to broken retainer.
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Handbrake cable chaffing on wheel due to broken retainer.
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heat damage, corroded, pitted (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate handle inop (6.2.B.1c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
can not open boot from outside
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
can not open boot from outside
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SB59 HWO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 SB59 HWO, 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 HWO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 December 2009.
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