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AY09 GUF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,614 mi
Last recorded98,614 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 GUF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2022 98,614 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 91,894 miles

Both spring seats on back axle corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2021 91,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both spring seats on back axle corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 85,173 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mounting & air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 85,173 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mounting & air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake discs in poor condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 77,817 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 77,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed prized open cut/cords seen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed prized open cut/cords seen 185/55-15 82W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 65,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 63,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 57,804 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 45,157 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner

Pass 22 Jul 2014 36,758 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 36,753 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 26,300 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 16,673 miles

nail o/s rear tyre

rear exhaust box poor condition

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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AY09 GUF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AY09 GUF, 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 AY09 GUF registered?

AY09 GUF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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