MOT Status
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90,102 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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near side and off side front shocker pistons corroded and worn and close to a failure
near side and off side front shocker top mounts worn and close to a failure
rear axle corroded
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside parking brake reading low
near side and off side front shocker pistons corroded and worn and close to a failure
near side and off side front shocker top mounts worn and close to a failure
rear axle corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Baffles in Exhaust rear box are loose.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Pipe Joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake Pads are roughly 75% worn.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
all tyre valves slightly perishing
front brake application slightly uneven
fuel cap strap broken
misting of oil around nearside gearbox seal
slight play in offside front shock absorber top mounting
stone chip damage to windscreen top right
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
all tyre valves slightly perishing
front brake application slightly uneven
fuel cap strap broken
misting of oil around nearside gearbox seal
slight play in offside front shock absorber top mounting
stone chip damage to windscreen top right
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
inballance from rear brakes
rear exhaust in poor condition
rear silencer casing corroded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear silencer casing corroded
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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SL09 XWU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 SL09 XWU, 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 SL09 XWU registered?
SL09 XWU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 May 2009.
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