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EX09 VXK

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,538 mi
Last recorded84,538 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 VXK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2019 84,538 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower rear axle spring holder (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower rear axle spring holder (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 80,390 miles

Both front tyres perished

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 70,568 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Front passenger door handle deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

Rear Back box outer skin rusty and falling off

Yellow triangle sign on dash

Fail 18 Jul 2017 70,568 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Front passenger door handle deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

Rear Back box outer skin rusty and falling off

Yellow triangle sign on dash

Pass 30 Jun 2016 61,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre is feathering on the outer edge. 185/55R15H

Offside Front tyre is bald on the inner edge 185/55R15H

Offside Rear brake is grabbing slightly.

Offside Rear tyre is out of shape with high and low spots on the inner edge. 185/55R15V

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded.

Pass 11 Jul 2015 57,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

clutch is noisy when depressed, may require attention.

rear exhaust sliencer outer skin has started to come away from the exhaust.

revs fluxuate when vehicle is on fast idle, 2500-3000 may require attention.

Fail 11 Jul 2015 57,098 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

clutch is noisy when depressed, may require attention.

rear exhaust sliencer outer skin has started to come away from the exhaust.

revs fluxuate when vehicle is on fast idle, 2500-3000 may require attention.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 52,522 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded come away from box starting to blow slightly

Fail 23 Jun 2014 52,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded come away from box starting to blow slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2013 43,485 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 32,948 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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EX09 VXK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EX09 VXK, 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 EX09 VXK registered?

EX09 VXK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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