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SH59 VBP

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,769 mi
Last recorded71,769 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 VBP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 71,769 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 71,769 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 64,043 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 63,935 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 57,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi damaged (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2016 57,959 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported securing bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi damaged (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 46,345 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2015 46,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2014 40,112 miles

rear exhaust slight deterioration

Fail 24 Sep 2014 40,112 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust slight deterioration

Fail 20 Sep 2014 40,041 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2013 31,795 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 31,790 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 29,494 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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SH59 VBP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SH59 VBP, 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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SH59 VBP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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