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RV09 HVX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,133 mi
Last recorded80,133 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 HVX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 80,133 miles

Exhaust back box peeling

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake low effort

Pass 18 Nov 2020 74,112 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 74,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 65,612 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 65,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 57,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 56,654 miles

exhaust corroded slight blow

near side front shocker damp

near side rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Nov 2017 56,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded slight blow

near side front shocker damp

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Nov 2016 51,759 miles

front pads worn

near side front shocker leaking advise replace

rear tyres perished 185/55/15

Fail 11 Nov 2016 51,759 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear shockers top bushes (2.7.4)

front pads worn

near side front shocker leaking advise replace

rear tyres perished 185/55/15

Pass 28 May 2015 43,863 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 36,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2013 28,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 28,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 13,766 miles

rear exhaust box starting to rust

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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RV09 HVX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RV09 HVX, 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 RV09 HVX registered?

RV09 HVX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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