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MK09 VBU

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,742 mi
Last recorded78,742 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 VBU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2026 78,742 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 67,686 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 51,945 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 43,322 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 43,314 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread perished

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust box slight corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2021 41,805 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slightly tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2020 39,775 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 34,241 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 29,615 miles

both side front tyres wearing from edges

Pass 21 Jun 2017 25,230 miles

Offside Front Wearing slightly inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2016 22,978 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 21,885 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 20,898 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 17,875 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 8 Feb 2012 15,023 miles

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

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

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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MK09 VBU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK09 VBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK09 VBU registered?

MK09 VBU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is MK09 VBU safe to buy?

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