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N20 VLB

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,197 mi
Last recorded76,197 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 VLB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 76,197 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 74,958 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 74,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 71,892 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 67,584 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 67,577 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2020 59,776 miles

Front Suspension arm bushes perished

Rear Shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 18 Dec 2019 55,715 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 51,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 44,988 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 39,737 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 39,734 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 33,176 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 27,878 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 20,974 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades split

offside rear handbrake cable casing split

Pass 18 Dec 2012 15,092 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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N20 VLB 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 81.3%.

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 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 N20 VLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N20 VLB registered?

N20 VLB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 November 2009.

Is N20 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N20 VLB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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