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FY09 VBA

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,341 mi
Last recorded102,341 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 VBA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 102,341 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 102,340 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 102,284 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction item hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 98,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop broken, loose inside coil spring

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle beam corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 93,364 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))

rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2022 93,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 87,045 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar D bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 87,045 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar D bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 77,231 miles

Clutch pedal wobbly

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 77,230 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 67,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 62,069 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 62,069 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 54,346 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 52,670 miles

All coil springs on vehicle corroded

Both front and o/s/r shock absorbers slightly corroded

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin and clamp heavily corroded

O/s/r handbrake cable outer cover split

Slight resistance felt in both rear wheels when rotated

Pass 3 Mar 2016 49,285 miles

All coil springs on vehicle corroded

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 46,313 miles

All coil springs on vehicle corroded

Both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Both rear tyres nearing legal limit (3mm) / light cracking in tread area

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,254 miles

Both front coil springs corroded at base coils

Both rear tyres cracking in tread area

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,184 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,436 miles

exhaust back box slightly corroded

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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FY09 VBA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FY09 VBA, 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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FY09 VBA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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