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CV09 FNC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,240 mi
Last recorded108,240 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 FNC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 108,240 miles

[rear axle showing alot of rust]

Fail 6 Jan 2022 108,240 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

[rear axle showing alot of rust]

Pass 5 Dec 2020 99,079 miles

Offside drivers door handle is broken but still working!

Fail 1 Dec 2020 99,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside drivers door handle is broken but still working!

Pass 6 Dec 2019 90,937 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 90,937 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 79,957 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut 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))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 68,283 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 68,283 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 58,791 miles

Offside Rear advise: light cluster damaged, part of lens cracked and broken away.

advise: rear bumper damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2016 58,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear advise: light cluster damaged, part of lens cracked and broken away.

advise: rear bumper damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2014 48,132 miles

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

engine oil below minimum [1 ltr of 5w30 fully supplied]

rear number plate is loose

Pass 16 Jan 2014 38,304 miles

nearside + offside rear shock absorber top bushes deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2013 32,442 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 32,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 25,330 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 25,328 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

offside rear wheel bearing not checked

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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CV09 FNC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CV09 FNC, 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 CV09 FNC registered?

CV09 FNC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is CV09 FNC safe to buy?

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