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AU09 VCC

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,472 mi
Last recorded97,472 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 VCC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 97,472 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 97,469 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding but not excessive

Pass 16 Nov 2022 96,739 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 96,738 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 95,166 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 92,366 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 90,437 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 86,274 miles

Offside Rear parking brake effeciencey low

suspension component corroded slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2017 82,811 miles

both parking brake cables corroded

exhaust emits slight blue smoke during revving and idle

offside rear parking brake effeciencey low

Fail 6 Feb 2017 82,725 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

both parking brake cables corroded

exhaust emits slight blue smoke during revving and idle

Fail 22 Dec 2016 82,686 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear hand brake cable slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 78,915 miles

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 74,643 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

o/s/r hand brake cable cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2013 71,137 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 62,250 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 VCC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VCC, 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 VCC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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