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FV09 VUA

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,003 mi
Last recorded99,003 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 99,003 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 95,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 92,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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 wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 81,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 72,747 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Nov 2019 72,747 miles

Rear Axle fractured and corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Nov 2018 65,335 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 56,830 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 56,830 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 48,945 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 39,153 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 29,815 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2013 20,730 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 20,602 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 10,741 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 9,937 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 VUA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FV09 VUA, 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 FV09 VUA registered?

FV09 VUA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 August 2009.

Is FV09 VUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV09 VUA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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