MOT History from tests of petrol FIAT 500s year 1968

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Pass percent:72.09%

(The average a petrol FIAT 500 year 1968 passes without issue)

Based on:885 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	52
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	30
Registration plate lamp issues	29
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	24
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	16
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	15
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	15
Registration plate issues	15
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	13
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	11
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	11
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	10
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	7
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Brake pipe excessively corroded	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Rear brake binding	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt \|2.4.G.4c\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	3
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	3
Indicator tell tale missing \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	2
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Steering column locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Nearside Ball joint ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Boot lid component likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wing corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking hub assy \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Speedometer clearly inoperative \|6.7.2\|	1
Front Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Centre Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Front brake application uneven	1
Rear front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working \|8.2.1b\|	1
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|4.2.3 \|c\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp and rears not working when headlights are on dipped and full beam \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working when sidelights are switched on \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint center kingpin - chalked \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play under body - chalked \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer - chalked \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front - inner -chalked \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Statutory seat belt missing all \|5.1.1\|	1
Direction indicator incorrect colour both front \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|right\| \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|right\| \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|right\| \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play track rod end \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly kin pin \|2.5.B.3b\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly kin pin \|2.5.B.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Mechanical brake component locking device insecure parkbrake \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|5.1.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|5.1.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush idaler arm \|2.5.B.2b\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play trunion \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Steering pivot point has excessive play intermediate pivot arm \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation \|1.1.A.2\|	1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure box to drop arm nut \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))	1
Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))	1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Brake stationary pin locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Rear Shock absorber missing \|2.7.1b\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Statutory seat belt missing Drivers \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail Gearbox mount bolt loose \|6.1.D.1b\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Rear Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| steering idlers bushes worn \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	1
Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Centre Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)	1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Fuel hose excessively damaged \|7.2.2\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt \|2.4.G.4c\|	1
Front Upper Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure \|3.6.A.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Centre Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| missing \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing \|3.6.A.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Fuel tank insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm excessively corroded and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Centre Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan / inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Front brake disc locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)	1
Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)	1
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR / JACKING POINT \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.1b\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand \|1.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated \|8.4.2\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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MOT History from tests of petrol FIAT 500s year 1968

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