MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,936 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))
rear axle corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust also deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust also deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust mounting defective front & rear clamps missing system still reasonably secure (6.1.2 (a))
engine oil sump corroded (but not leaking )
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and ball joint dirt cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut/shocker leaking (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective front & rear clamps missing system still reasonably secure (6.1.2 (a))
engine oil sump corroded (but not leaking )
Exhaust in poor condition
Sump pan corroded
underside suspension components corroded , coils , axle , ect
ex in poor condition
handbrake cables split
rear exhaust silencer in poor condition
ex system in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ex system in poor condition
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear silencer box detiorated
Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish
Exhaust system corroded
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly
nearside rear exhaust section deteriorated
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly
nearside rear exhaust section deteriorated
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SM59 MLZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 SM59 MLZ, 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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SM59 MLZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 December 2009.
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