MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,383 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
rear axle corroded.
Both front top shock mounts slightly worn
Coolant level low
Exhaust system slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Both front top shock mounts slightly worn
Coolant level low
Exhaust system slightly corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged parking brake - fractured (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust back box corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexie pipe broken and rear flange clamp missing (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust back box corroded
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY09 VKL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 VKL, 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 VKL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 August 2009.
Is FY09 VKL safe to buy?
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