MOT Status
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100,322 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle rear axle corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle rear axle corroded
Clutch fluid below minimum mark
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear axle is corroded
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Clutch fluid below minimum mark
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear axle is corroded
rear axle corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake only just passed advise repair or adjustment
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake only just passed advise repair or adjustment
rear axle corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing smooth at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside axle cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing smooth at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside axle cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
n/s/f and rear wipers splitting
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VN09 SXF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VN09 SXF, 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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What year was VN09 SXF registered?
VN09 SXF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 July 2009.
Is VN09 SXF safe to buy?
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