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FV09 VUH

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,834 mi
Last recorded117,834 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 VUH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2024 117,834 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Insufficient engine oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords *TREAD ON LEGAL LIMIT* (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Hole in sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside front and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine coolant low

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lens damaged

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rears (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 109,050 miles

tyre size is 175/65/15

Fail 27 Jan 2023 109,050 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

tyre size is 175/65/15

Pass 19 Jan 2022 97,350 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 97,350 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 82,462 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 82,462 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 60,342 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 44,084 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 44,084 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 43,799 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush shocker mounting bush separated from mounting (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush shocker mounting bush separated from mounting (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 31,623 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 20,209 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 19,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 17,195 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to perish.

exhaust system starting to detiorate. but not blowing.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 14,641 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 12,530 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 VUH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VUH, 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 VUH registered?

FV09 VUH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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