MOT Status
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96,504 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear axle corroded
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
rear axle corroded
Front Engine Sub Frame slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on brake pipe join to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak on middle to back box join (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both blower spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()
engine sump , rear axle beam and all coil springs corroded
rear exhaust section corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre flexible (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()
engine sump , rear axle beam and all coil springs corroded
rear exhaust section corroded
Both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated
Nearside Front door handle loose / damaged
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front daylight running lamp not working, but not part of MOT on this year of vehicle
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive from corroded sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 clamps missing (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside daytime running light inoperative
nearside front tyre wearing low [2mm]
offside front tyre worn on edges
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM09 JDU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 SM09 JDU, 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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SM09 JDU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2009.
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