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FP09 VHD

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

80,509 mi
Last recorded80,509 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 VHD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 80,509 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective center exhaust mount broken but still secure and exhaust corrded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 76,359 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 76,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2024 69,414 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2023 68,081 miles

Axle undersealed

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 67,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 65,721 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 64,090 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 63,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 60,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

both front tyres perished and cracking

corrosion to both rear road springs

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 26 Mar 2018 57,654 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 30 Mar 2017 55,353 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 48,026 miles

exhaust rear section deteriorating

o/s rear shock absorber top bush deteriorating

Pass 8 May 2015 40,162 miles

coolant level slightly low

rear shock absorber top bushes deteriorating

rear silencer outer cover deteriorating

signs of wear to front brake discs

Pass 17 May 2014 35,885 miles

exhaust back box outer casing deteriorating

o/s rear shock absorber top bush deteriorating

Pass 11 May 2013 28,785 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 21,563 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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FP09 VHD 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 94.1%.

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 VHD, 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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FP09 VHD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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