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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Corrosion to Rear axle.
Exhaust system in poor condition.
Slight corrosion to O/S/R shock absorber, but not seriously weakened.
Slight damage to N/S/F door mirror.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower suspension arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Corrosion to Rear axle.
Exhaust system in poor condition.
Slight corrosion to O/S/R shock absorber, but not seriously weakened.
Slight damage to N/S/F door mirror.
Handbrake travel.
Exhaust system in poor condition.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
N/S/R tyre worn to 3 mm, wearing on inner edge and perished slightly between tread.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes. (5.3.2 (c))
Slight corrosion to rear axle.
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust system in poor condition.
Handbrake travel.
N/S/R tyre worn to 3 mm, wearing on inner edge and perished slightly between tread.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes. (5.3.2 (c))
Slight corrosion to rear axle.
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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil
hand brake travel
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Rear tyre perished and has a nail in the tread
hand brake travel
Exhaust backbox in poor condition.
Handbrake level travel.
O/S/F tyre cracking between tread.
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
back box corroded but not leaking
both front tyres wearing on the edges.
clutch pedal clicking.
corrosion to suspension coil springs.
engine breather pipe u/s.
front exhaust flexi pipe worn.
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both front tyres wearing on the edges.
clutch pedal clicking.
corrosion to suspension coil springs.
engine breather pipe u/s.
front exhaust flexi pipe worn.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box/rear silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
breather hose in engine bay split
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
breather hose in engine bay split
o/s/r lamp lens cracked
rear tyres perishing
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear light lens cracked
Rear both tyres perished
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
gearbox oil leak
offside rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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WM09 PBF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black 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 WM09 PBF, 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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WM09 PBF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 July 2009.
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