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FV09 UFC

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,510 mi
Last recorded107,510 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 UFC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 107,510 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Body work damaged no sharp edges

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 20 Dec 2023 107,501 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Body work damaged no sharp edges

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2022 101,443 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 95,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 93,964 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 91,808 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 91,803 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 89,123 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 89,033 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn out of shape on the inner edges

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 77,918 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

oil leak from nearside driveshaft seal

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 69,503 miles

front tyres bald on raise shoulders.

rear exhaust silencer cosmetically poor/corroded

rear tyres perishing and have uneven raised/lowered inner shoulder

Pass 28 Feb 2015 55,080 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 42,567 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 39,423 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 29,240 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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FV09 UFC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FV09 UFC, 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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FV09 UFC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 August 2009.

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