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AU09 VEW

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,762 mi
Last recorded51,762 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 VEW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 51,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi leaking slightly. Rear exhaust box heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes spitting and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 48,027 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 42,623 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 42,623 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top Bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top Bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 36,367 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 May 2017 28,976 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2016 22,516 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 21,101 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 14,753 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 9,832 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Feb 2013 6,671 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 6,082 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 VEW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VEW, 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 AU09 VEW registered?

AU09 VEW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is AU09 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 VEW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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