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MT09 FVY

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,159 mi
Last recorded89,159 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 FVY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 89,159 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides cup washers and nuts corroded may need attention soon / slight play both upper mounts may need attention soon (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect attention soon [suspension noisy ] (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable support bracket broken

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides corroded and upper bushes slight play (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust outer casing poor condition

rear suspension beam corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2020 89,159 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn lower gaiter split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts in inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides cup washers and nuts corroded may need attention soon / slight play both upper mounts may need attention soon (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect attention soon [suspension noisy ] (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge [ cord not exposed at test ] attention soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable support bracket broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides corroded and upper bushes slight play (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust outer casing poor condition

rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2019 82,368 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 82,247 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 75,954 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 69,531 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 60,233 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 50,043 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 50,043 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 43,315 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 36,232 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 29,922 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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MT09 FVY 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 75%.

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 MT09 FVY, 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 MT09 FVY registered?

MT09 FVY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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