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Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Misting oil slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened Leaking oil excessively (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Misting oil slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Misting of oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan slightly porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust system corroding slightly at rear section
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust system corroding slightly at rear section
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coolant leak Front radiator ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine sump ( corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust front pipe flexi section weak
radiator leaking slightly
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine sump ( corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust flexi section corroded ( strongly advise change out )
radiator leaking slightly
Coolant leak Radiator area ()
Front exhaust bracket corroding
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear tail box section corroding
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge of tread
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure centre bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))
Both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear silencer box corroding
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear silencer box corroding
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
tailbox corroding
exhaust tail box clamp corroded
nearside rear tyre slightly cracked and perished
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust tail box clamp corroded
exhaust tail box outer skin corroded
nearside rear tyre slightly cracked and perished
offside front brake slightly binding
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside body damaged.air intake pipe missing.exhaust system corroding.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW58 BUU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 SW58 BUU, 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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SW58 BUU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 January 2009.
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