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Front subframe slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre 3mm tread
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front subframe slightly corroded
Offside Front coil spring slightly corroded
Front subframe slightly corroded
handbrake lever slightly high, but locks out
Front subframe slightly corroded
Offside Front coil spring slightly corroded
slight gearbox leak
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front subframe slightly corroded
all 4 coil springs slightly corroded
slight gearbox leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to cat (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tread /tyre soft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all 4X heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (sump porous) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective rear wiper not working and blade split (3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all 4X heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (sump porous) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper blade defective rear wiper not working and blade split (3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust rear box heavily corroded and leaking slightly
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SO09 FCJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 SO09 FCJ, 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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SO09 FCJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 August 2009.
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