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SH59 VBZ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,452 mi
Last recorded41,452 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 VBZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 41,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn smooth

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 41,452 miles

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

Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn smooth

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

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of seat belt

Pass 21 Apr 2015 29,613 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear silencer corroded

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 29,613 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear silencer corroded

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 29,309 miles

high level stop lamp inoperative

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 VBZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VBZ, 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 SH59 VBZ registered?

SH59 VBZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 November 2009.

Is SH59 VBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH59 VBZ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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