MOT Status
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96,023 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axel beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axel beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axel beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axel beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear springs corroded
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
rear springs corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Macpherson strut (5.3.2 (b))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear number plate delaminated
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Macpherson strut (5.3.2 (b))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear number plate delaminated
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Covers/undertrays fitted
Rear coil springs heavily corroded
Rear exhaust corroded and poor
Slight gearbox oil leak
Slight play N/S/F top mount
Slight play N/S/F top mount
Slight play inner rack ends
Surface corrosion - springs, rear suspension and hub components, rear brake pipe ferrules, rear brake pipe brackets
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure bracket broken (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush under laden load (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 82v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Covers/undertrays fitted
Front Exhaust mounting defective gearbox/exhaust mounting bracket - but system secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing heavily also (5.2.3 (e))
Rear coil springs heavily corroded
Rear exhaust corroded and poor
Slight gearbox oil leak
Slight play N/S/F top mount
Slight play N/S/F top mount
Slight play inner rack ends
Surface corrosion - springs, rear suspension and hub components, rear brake pipe ferrules, rear brake pipe brackets
engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
nail in n/s/r tyre
oil leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front tyres on LEGAL TREAD LIMIT heavily worn edges
wipers slightly smeary
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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SJ09 NCA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SJ09 NCA, 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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What year was SJ09 NCA registered?
SJ09 NCA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 March 2009.
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