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FP09 VGN

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,556 mi
Last recorded50,556 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 VGN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 50,556 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 50,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 50,458 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system

surface corrosion to engine oil sump

Fail 6 Jul 2020 50,458 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

corrosion to exhaust system

surface corrosion to engine oil sump

Pass 17 May 2019 49,468 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear trailing arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 48,038 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion to spring cups (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 47,350 miles

corrosion to engine sump

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 11 May 2016 42,890 miles

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

rear exhaust box corrored

Pass 26 May 2015 37,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 27 May 2014 29,106 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 22,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 16,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FP09 VGN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP09 VGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP09 VGN registered?

FP09 VGN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is FP09 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP09 VGN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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