MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,747 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess BRACKET SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess BRACKET SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Axle deformed but serviceable AXLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED (5.1.1 (a))
Coil spring corroded both fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
suspension rusty front and rear
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
parking brake travel a bit long
suspension rusty
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
General suspension corrosion
Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
General corrosion on suspension items but not effecting safety
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex section from engine corroded and fractured (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine sump corroded likely to get worse (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
General corrosion on suspension items but not effecting safety
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Drivers door handle broken but door can still be opened from outside the vehicle 6.2.B.1b
Nearside Rear brake has slight bind
clutch pedal rubber missing
Nearside Front Headlamp missing Main bean (1.7.3)
Drivers door handle broken but door can still be opened from outside the vehicle 6.2.B.1b
Nearside Rear brake has slight bind
clutch pedal rubber missing
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak at engine sump ()
exhaust system deteriorated
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak at engine sump ()
exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear exhaust corroded
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SW59 DFU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 SW59 DFU, 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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SW59 DFU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 December 2009.
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