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ML09 ZPR

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,651 mi
Last recorded104,651 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 ZPR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 104,651 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 88,172 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 88,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 81,804 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Pass 2 May 2018 77,957 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 77,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 75,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (rear silencer box badly corroded) (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (flex coupling) (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test (sat nav holder & air freshener on int mirror) ()

Fail 10 May 2017 75,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (rear silencer box badly corroded) (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (flex coupling) (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test (sat nav holder & air freshener on int mirror) ()

Pass 10 May 2016 66,506 miles

exhaust corroded rear section

Fail 10 May 2016 66,506 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust corroded rear section

Pass 5 May 2015 58,074 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,310 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 51,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2013 42,559 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 42,559 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 29,271 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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ML09 ZPR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZPR, 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 ZPR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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