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AU09 VEK

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,875 mi
Last recorded92,875 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 92,875 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 92,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2017 92,240 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Aug 2017 91,998 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 83,513 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 83,250 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust system (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 74,524 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 74,524 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 71,041 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 59,171 miles

Advise` A Brake Service

Engine Sump Very Rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,733 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front wipers split

n/s/rear tyre cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2013 44,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front wipers split

n/s/rear tyre cracked

Fail 23 Mar 2012 31,200 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,200 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 VEK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AU09 VEK, 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 VEK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 April 2009.

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