MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,579 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + cracking to tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear park brake low effort
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear shock absorbers outer casing corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))
Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached inscure at front pipe connection (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + cracking to tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear park brake low effort
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Rear shock absorbers outer casing corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle spring cups / shock absorber mountings corroded.
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to middle section. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Handbrake cable mounting bracket deteriorated
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to middle section. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Handbrake cable mounting bracket deteriorated
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front exhaust clamp corroded
Rear coil springs corroded
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear coil springs corroded
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear silencer deteriorated.
x2 front wiper blades deteriorated.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust corroded
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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VU09 ZPH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VU09 ZPH, 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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VU09 ZPH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2009.
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