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GF09 RVL

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,293 mi
Last recorded98,293 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 RVL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 98,293 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 98,291 miles

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

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

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

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 91,975 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2023 91,743 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2022 82,899 miles

rear spring hangers/axle corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2021 81,017 miles

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

parking brake 16%

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2021 81,017 miles

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

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

parking brake 16%

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2020 76,973 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 76,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 63,793 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 51,623 miles

exhaust system detoriated

Pass 5 Jan 2017 34,790 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2017 34,790 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 32,121 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 28,842 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 28,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 22,439 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 12,215 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 7,735 miles

both front brake disc's 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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GF09 RVL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GF09 RVL, 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 GF09 RVL registered?

GF09 RVL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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