MOT Status
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105,984 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear tyre low on thread
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear tyre low on thread
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged
Nearside Rear brakes slightly binding
boot lock not working so the boot cannot be readily opened
both rear tyres perished/cracking on the outer edges
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split from the ends (8.2.2)
Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged
Nearside Rear brakes slightly binding
boot lock not working so the boot cannot be readily opened
both rear tyres perished/cracking on the outer edges
Nearside Rear Brakes slightly grabbing
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear nail in tyre
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/S/F Fog light not working
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/S/F Fog light not working
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
cut on sidewall offside front tyre not deep enough to reach cords or ply
nearside rear wheel slight binding
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
cut on sidewall offside front tyre not deep enough to reach cords or ply
nearside rear wheel slight binding
(strong advice) rear silencer box excessively corroded outer skin adrifted +exh clamp corroded+broken
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front exhaust down flexi pipe deteriorated
offside front tyre valve slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
(strong advice) rear silencer box excessively corroded outer skin adrifted +exh clamp corroded+broken
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front exhaust down flexi pipe deteriorated
offside front tyre valve slightly deteriorated
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SY59 VWM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SY59 VWM, 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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SY59 VWM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 October 2009.
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