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MK09 VCV

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,906 mi
Last recorded124,906 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 VCV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 124,906 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 124,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 120,136 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 115,336 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 111,463 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 106,252 miles

Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 98,557 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated at front

Fail 19 Mar 2018 98,557 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust system deteriorated at front

Pass 30 Mar 2017 81,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to separate (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2017 81,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to separate (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2016 62,953 miles

Exhaust flexi section damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in Tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2016 62,953 miles

Exhaust flexi section damaged

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in Tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2015 46,320 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 46,320 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 36,256 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear exhaust si;encer deteriorated.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 36,256 miles

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

Rear exhaust si;encer deteriorated.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 27,032 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 20,943 miles

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 VCV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK09 VCV, 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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MK09 VCV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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