MOT Status
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43,859 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant level low
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe, rear join. (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust rear silencer outer skin damaged/insecure.
Exhaust system/mountings heavily corroded
Gearbox leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded/weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded/weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear coil springs rusty
rear sub frame really rusty
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear coil springs rusty
rear sub frame really rusty
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded away engine support (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear silencer corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded away engine support (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front day light running light not working
Rear silencer corroded
rear silencer outer casing corroded
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
rear silencer outer casing corroded
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
rear exhaust silencer outer casing is corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
rear exhaust silencer outer casing is corroded
both rear tyres are age cracked
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
both rear tyres are age cracked
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside/offside (1.4.A.2f)
child seat fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
child seats
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)
child seat fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear silencer outer skin corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AB55 TAM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AB55 TAM, 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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AB55 TAM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.
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