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FY09 VKT

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,316 mi
Last recorded102,316 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 VKT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 102,316 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 99,880 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 91,682 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 88,794 miles

N/s/r outer tyre sidewall is perished

Offside Front shocker is damp

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2019 83,861 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 83,861 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 78,640 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 78,640 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 71,712 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 71,712 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe cracked (7.1.2)

exhaust back box corroded slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2015 62,514 miles

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2015 62,514 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 52,639 miles

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

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

exhaust system is slightly corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2013 42,212 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system is slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 42,212 miles

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

exhaust system is slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 32,643 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

exhaust tail pipe is slightly corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2012 32,643 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust tail pipe is 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 VKT 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 FY09 VKT, 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 VKT registered?

FY09 VKT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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