MOT Status
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105,397 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os/ns (5.2.3 (e))
Rear axle corroded
Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened REAR AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear axle has heavy surface corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear axle has heavy surface corrosion
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front nearside and offside support arms corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear axle corroded
exhaust system corroded
sump corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear axle corroded
exhaust system corroded
sump corroded
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear axle corroded
exhaust system corroded
sump corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corroded exhaust
corroded sump
Rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system/brackets corroded
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
tail exhaust rusty
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SP09 TYZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 SP09 TYZ, 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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SP09 TYZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 March 2009.
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