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MV09 ZDP

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,268 mi
Last recorded149,268 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 ZDP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 149,268 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 149,268 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps replaced bulb (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 145,248 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 145,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen adusted washer jet to hit screen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 131,044 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 124,476 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 124,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 112,025 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking around exhaust silencer seam (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 112,025 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulb replaced (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking around exhaust silencer seam (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 101,039 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 101,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment adjusted removed free play (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 90,619 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 83,205 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge getting low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 83,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge getting low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 75,936 miles

Advise n/s front brake wear indicator wire

Advise on o/s front seatbelt locking mechanism position

Exhaust system and clamps are deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 75,933 miles

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

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

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

Advise engine oil level

Advise n/s front brake wear indicator wire

Advise on o/s front seatbelt locking mechanism position

Exhaust system and clamps are deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 65,212 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 65,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 53,531 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

rear silencer corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2013 53,531 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 44,601 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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MV09 ZDP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MV09 ZDP, 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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MV09 ZDP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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