MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,274 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
engine oil on minimum
engine/gear box oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs of grease around boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper is split but still clears the screen (3.4 (b) (i))
engine oil on minimum
engine/gear box oil leak
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s n/s, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust manifold heat shield loose
some binding to the n/s/r brake
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
engine oil level low
n/s/f tyre is worn badly on the inner edge
some binding to the n/s/r brake
Oil leak ()
rear exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + low inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
rear exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front wearing on inner edge of tread
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wearing on inner edge of tread
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded.
Slight oil leakage.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)
Rear clamp rusted away
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
light scoring on front discs
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SH59 VAY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 SH59 VAY, 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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SH59 VAY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 December 2009.
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