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OY09 XLK

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,795 mi
Last recorded82,795 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 XLK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 82,795 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust rubber broken

Fail 13 Apr 2023 82,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to rear axle spring seats

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 25 Mar 2022 80,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 77,567 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

slight damage to front registration plate

Fail 26 Mar 2021 77,567 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function shock absorber insert excessively corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 23 Mar 2020 73,417 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 73,413 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 66,524 miles

Nearside Rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 60,918 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 60,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 49,509 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 49,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 41,227 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2014 32,066 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 23,249 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 20,822 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 13,360 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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OY09 XLK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OY09 XLK, 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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OY09 XLK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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