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RE09 FYP

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,952 mi
Last recorded87,952 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 FYP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 87,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Dec 2023 84,700 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 78,341 miles

Grumble from clutch release bearing on operation

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall is perished

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension beam axle is corroded but not excessively

Pass 3 Nov 2021 75,092 miles

CLUTCH NOISEY WHEN OPERATED

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

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

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

REAR AXLE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION PRESENT

REAR WIPER VERY POOR

Pass 3 Nov 2020 73,157 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 73,157 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak from bleed valve on heater pipe under bonnet

Pass 24 Apr 2019 69,446 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2019 69,446 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 67,311 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 63,715 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 60,235 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 53,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 43,816 miles

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

o/s/f tyre damaged outer tread

o/s/r tyre damaged outer wall

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 23 Apr 2013 34,009 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 34,009 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 24,435 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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RE09 FYP 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 RE09 FYP, 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 RE09 FYP registered?

RE09 FYP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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