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AV09 LYD

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,697 mi
Last recorded111,697 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 LYD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 111,697 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

slight play nsf top mount

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 24 Apr 2017 111,697 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

slight play nsf top mount

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 15 Apr 2016 99,071 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers door handle loose.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 84,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front tyre wearing thin in inner edge

Fail 18 Apr 2015 84,920 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front tyre wearing thin in inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2014 68,459 miles

Glow plug warning lamp on.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 68,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Glow plug warning lamp on.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 55,130 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 40,600 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AV09 LYD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AV09 LYD, 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 AV09 LYD registered?

AV09 LYD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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