MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,226 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexible section and middle to rear section. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mounting cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mounting cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))
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 Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear axle corroded
Boot not able to be readily opened
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexible section and middle to rear section. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mounting cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mounting cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
day time running lights inop
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Inner. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Inner. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower Spring hangar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front and rear clamps (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NS and OS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower Spring hangar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working NS and OS (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower Spring hangar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Drivers outer door handle in poor condition
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front NS and OS strut top bearings partially seized,notchy when turning lock to lock
Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS Spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
NSF strut top bearings slightly seized
Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS Spring hangar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer sidewall damaged also (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS (2.4.A.3)
Rear silencer corroded
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front and both rear (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer sidewall damaged also (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS (2.4.A.3)
Rear silencer corroded
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front and both rear (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing NS and OS (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Rear spring mounting areas surface corrosion
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SG59 OJV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 SG59 OJV, 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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SG59 OJV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 October 2009.
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