MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge - 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge - 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Emissions not tested Unable to reach rev limiter after two rev limit tests (8.2.2.2 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
rear tyres starting to go out of shape
Emissions not tested major leak (7.4.B.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken (7.1.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3.5 mm (4.1.E.1)
Zero emmissions to record any data output
Fuel tank leaking Around the bottom of fuel tank (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox broken off of system (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Backbox (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush split and worn through (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush split and worn through (2.7.4)
Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3.5 mm (4.1.E.1)
Zero emmissions to record any data output
2 x exhaust clamps broken
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
2 x exhaust clamps broken
exhaust rusty
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AM09 BGV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 AM09 BGV, 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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AM09 BGV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.
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