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R500 EVC

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,395 mi
Last recorded87,395 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 EVC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 87,395 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy, beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy, beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring bump stop loose

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 86,233 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 82,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside handbrake cable bracket broken

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust outer skin rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2021 78,044 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake cable bracket broken

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2020 73,444 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2019 69,126 miles

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))

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2018 63,619 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front arm bushes worn

both front shockers slightly damp

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 58,215 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 52,708 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 44,926 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread and perished

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

rear exhaust box tusted.

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 44,926 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread and perished

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear exhaust box tusted.

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 39,279 miles

n/s rear tyre punctured 185 55 15

Pass 5 Aug 2013 31,546 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 31,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 24,459 miles

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

front brake discs inner suface poor condition

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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R500 EVC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R500 EVC, 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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What year was R500 EVC registered?

R500 EVC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 August 2009.

Is R500 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 EVC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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