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ML09 MYJ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,559 mi
Last recorded99,559 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 MYJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 99,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2017 90,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corrded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 80,407 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 80,407 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 33% (3.7.B.6b)

n/s/f tyre inner tread wearing low

o/s/f brake discs shows signs of being hot

Pass 14 Aug 2015 70,646 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 70,646 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 59,491 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing inner tread uneven

o/s/f tyre inner and outer treads are bald

slight leak at front exjhaust loint and rear clamp is perished but still secure

Pass 8 Aug 2014 59,491 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing inner tread uneven

o/s/f tyre inner and outer treads are bald

slight leak at front exjhaust loint and rear clamp is perished but still secure

Pass 8 Aug 2013 47,589 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 47,589 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 May 2012 35,324 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

dent in drivers door.

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 3 May 2012 35,323 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dent in drivers door.

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

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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ML09 MYJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 ML09 MYJ, 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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ML09 MYJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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