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RV09 HYO

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,410 mi
Last recorded102,410 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 HYO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 102,410 miles

water leak from engine

Fail 8 Jun 2018 102,410 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

water leak from engine

Pass 8 Jun 2017 96,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust poor

Fail 8 Jun 2017 96,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust poor

Pass 14 Jun 2016 91,196 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 82,441 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 82,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2014 67,035 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 51,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 38,995 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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RV09 HYO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HYO, 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 HYO registered?

RV09 HYO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 June 2009.

Is RV09 HYO safe to buy?

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