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MF09 GZN

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,729 mi
Last recorded113,729 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 GZN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 113,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slightly gear box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear both coil spring corroded

exhaust slightly leak

Pass 13 Feb 2021 99,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 99,578 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 95,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Marked ()

Fail 16 Dec 2019 95,396 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Multiple between cat & joint for first silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush , marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Marked ()

Pass 2 Jan 2019 91,037 miles

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 91,033 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 87,365 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 78,976 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 62,836 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 50,762 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 47,692 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 39,943 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 39,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 34,240 miles

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

front brake pads not visable

Fail 2 May 2012 34,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake pads not visable

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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MF09 GZN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MF09 GZN, 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 MF09 GZN registered?

MF09 GZN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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