MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,474 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Exhaust system insecure rear back box exhaust rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure rear seat centre strenghing bar broken (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
tyres osr4mm osf7mm nsr4mm nsf4mm
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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FV09 VRC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 VRC, 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 FV09 VRC registered?
FV09 VRC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 July 2009.
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