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R13 KRP

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,157 mi
Last recorded115,157 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 KRP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 115,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2022 112,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 109,672 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 106,309 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower joint's covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Appears to be driveshaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 99,862 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 93,439 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nsr and osr bump stops detached

Fail 16 May 2018 93,439 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nsr and osr bump stops detached

Pass 23 May 2017 88,579 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear both bump stops insecure

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 May 2017 88,576 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only cable broken (3.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp corroded (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear both bump stops insecure

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 83,300 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop insecure

Nearside parking brake outer cable deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 74,255 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2015 74,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2014 60,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not leaking gases at time of test.

Fail 27 May 2014 60,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not leaking gases at time of test.

Pass 10 May 2013 46,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/rear seat folded down with covers on

rear o/s brake slight binding

Fail 10 May 2013 46,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/rear seat folded down with covers on

rear o/s brake slight binding

Pass 17 Apr 2012 35,396 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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R13 KRP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel 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 R13 KRP, 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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R13 KRP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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