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MV09 ZFL

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

86,558 mi
Last recorded86,558 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2025 86,558 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 86,341 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 79,093 miles

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

Nearside Door handle defective

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 74,036 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 74,036 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 70,539 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 69,767 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 63,168 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 63,168 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2017 57,305 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 48,995 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 48,986 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 8 Oct 2014 47,285 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 47,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 46,437 miles

front wipers split at ends

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 36,231 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 36,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 24,277 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 23,790 miles

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

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

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

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 ZFL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ZFL, 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 ZFL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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