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CX09 VXL

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,039 mi
Last recorded133,039 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 VXL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 133,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 133,038 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front clamp missing but exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure/upper bolt broken

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clamp insecure but battery unable to fall

Fail 16 Oct 2017 133,033 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 132,000 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 131,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake balance 28% only just within limit

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 123,288 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 101,545 miles

offside front fog lamp inoperative

Fail 26 Mar 2013 80,780 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 80,780 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,091 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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CX09 VXL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CX09 VXL, 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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CX09 VXL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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