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MK59 VAY

2009 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,445 mi
Last recorded69,445 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 VAY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 69,445 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 69,445 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2021 63,965 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 59,360 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 55,289 miles

cooling fan noise

Fail 6 Aug 2019 55,289 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

cooling fan noise

Pass 1 Aug 2018 50,781 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 50,781 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 46,418 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 42,073 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 42,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 38,082 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 28,948 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 23,429 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 17,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing near legal limit

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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MK59 VAY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MK59 VAY, 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 MK59 VAY registered?

MK59 VAY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is MK59 VAY safe to buy?

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