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AO09 UYW

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,002 mi
Last recorded143,002 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 UYW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 143,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside sill becoming corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2023 143,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside sill becoming corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2022 134,416 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 131,067 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 131,009 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 126,450 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 126,445 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 119,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2018 119,963 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 102,838 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust front flexi is broken with a slight leak

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

rear exhaust silencer corroded and clamp missing

Fail 16 May 2017 102,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust front flexi is broken with a slight leak

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

rear exhaust silencer corroded and clamp missing

Pass 17 May 2016 87,891 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 69,504 miles

rear tyres cracking between treads

Fail 13 May 2015 69,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear indicators colour deteriorating

rear silencer casing corroded

rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,003 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight travel from brake pedal

the exhaust tailpipe has started to deteriorate and the front clamp

Fail 17 May 2013 47,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

only one front day running lamp works but out of mot scope

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2013 47,494 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

only one front day running lamp works but out of mot scope

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2012 34,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/s & o/s front top suspension cups rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box rusty

slight oil leak from gearbox selector

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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AO09 UYW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AO09 UYW, 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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What year was AO09 UYW registered?

AO09 UYW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 July 2009.

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