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FV09 VRT

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

80,963 mi
Last recorded80,963 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 VRT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 80,963 miles

Front headlight lens poor condition but still has image

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2026 80,963 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front headlight lens poor condition but still has image

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2025 78,917 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light inoperative

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 78,914 miles

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

Nearside Front daytime running light inoperative

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 76,825 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot weeping grease

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2023 74,430 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 3 Aug 2022 72,276 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 72,270 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative air bag inop showing on dash board (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 69,500 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension top has some movement

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

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

Offside Front suspension top has some movement

Rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2020 69,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Nearside Front suspension top has some movement

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

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

Offside Front suspension top has some movement

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2019 67,732 miles

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

Front some movement in o/s/f n/s/f shocker tops

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 67,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front some movement in o/s/f n/s/f shocker tops

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 63,173 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 63,154 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 56,389 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 56,384 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 52,304 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 52,089 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 51,978 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 51,972 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 43,017 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 41,558 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,550 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 VRT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FV09 VRT, 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 VRT registered?

FV09 VRT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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