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PJ09 VAK

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,717 mi
Last recorded145,717 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 VAK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 145,717 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 145,717 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 138,273 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 114,014 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 87,277 miles

Slight cut(s) in n/s/r tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

Slight cut(s) in o/s/f tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

Slight cut(s) in o/s/r tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 3 Sep 2013 87,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Slight cut(s) in o/s/f tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

Slight cut(s) in n/s/r tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

Slight cut(s) in o/s/r tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 29 Jun 2012 58,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear shock upper bushes split

both rear shocks have slight misting

rear bump stops perished

rear exhaust box outer layer corroding

small breather hose split

Pass 20 Jun 2012 58,021 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front top suspension mount bushes have play

both rear bump stops perished

both rear shock absorbers misted with oil & top rubber mounts perished & worn

rear exhaust box 1st skin starting to corrode

Fail 20 Jun 2012 58,021 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front top suspension mount bushes have play

both rear bump stops perished

both rear shock absorbers misted with oil & top rubber mounts perished & worn

rear exhaust box 1st skin starting to corrode

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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PJ09 VAK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ09 VAK, 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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PJ09 VAK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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