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FY09 VKL

2009 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,383 mi
Last recorded96,383 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 VKL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 96,383 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 93,658 miles

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.

Pass 14 Feb 2022 91,531 miles

Both front top shock mounts slightly worn

Coolant level low

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2022 91,488 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 88,863 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 88,859 miles

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 84,652 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 84,652 miles

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))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 84,605 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 75,427 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 65,774 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2017 65,716 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 56,519 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 54,917 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 54,917 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 46,072 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 46,072 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 37,399 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 37,399 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 27,845 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 27,845 miles

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.

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 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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What year was FY09 VKL registered?

FY09 VKL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 August 2009.

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