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AU09 VBO

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,669 mi
Last recorded144,669 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 VBO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 144,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 141,289 miles

Central Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 137,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper top mount cup very corroded

Nearside Front day time running lamp inop

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper top mount has lift

Offside Front sill damaged

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2020 137,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper top mount cup very corroded

Nearside Front day time running lamp inop

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper top mount has lift

Offside Front sill damaged

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2019 135,160 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 119,505 miles

both front tyres low on tread on inner edges

Fail 9 Jan 2018 119,504 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres low on tread on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2017 93,135 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 82,539 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 67,012 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin detiorated

Pass 15 Mar 2014 52,365 miles

Exhaust Back Box Deteriating

Pass 10 Apr 2013 39,068 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 39,068 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Washer jet faulty on NS

Pass 13 Jun 2012 27,893 miles

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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AU09 VBO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU09 VBO, 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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AU09 VBO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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