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RE09 FYX

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,961 mi
Last recorded105,961 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 FYX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 105,961 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 104,544 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2022 98,385 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 97,071 miles

Front Both top strut mounts slightly worn not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer side wall slightly

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 93,782 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 93,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 90,727 miles

Front Discs are rusty

Rear Exhaust is rusty

Fail 12 Jul 2019 90,727 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Discs are rusty

Rear Exhaust is rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2018 89,065 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 79,560 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 77,133 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2015 61,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 54,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear box becoming deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2013 40,291 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)

rear exhuast becoming deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2012 26,097 miles

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

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

all tyres getting low in tread

Pass 25 May 2012 26,097 miles

all tyres getting low in tread

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 FYX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FYX, 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 FYX registered?

RE09 FYX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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