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AV09 LYK

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,573 mi
Last recorded133,573 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 LYK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 133,573 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 133,573 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 124,397 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 124,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 116,942 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 May 2022 116,941 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 May 2021 111,472 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 111,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 96,535 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 96,535 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 77,895 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 73,058 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 69,686 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 64,322 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 59,648 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 49,239 miles

Rear exhaust poor

Fail 8 May 2014

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 40,236 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 32,454 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 32,454 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 LYK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LYK, 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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AV09 LYK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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