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SK09 VUR

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,429 mi
Last recorded85,429 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 VUR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 85,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

all exhaust rubbers perished

front and rear exhaust clamps missing

front exhaust bracket no longer attached

Fail 28 Apr 2021 85,414 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

front and rear exhaust clamps missing

front exhaust bracket no longer attached

smoke test limits only just met

Nearside Rear unable to check wheel bearing due to brake bind

Pass 18 Feb 2020 81,452 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Jan 2019 78,449 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 76,915 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 74,672 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 66,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 v (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 66,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 53,719 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 39,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2013 28,226 miles

Offside & nearside wiper blades split

Fail 28 Mar 2013 28,226 miles

Offside & nearside wiper blades split

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 20,838 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front pads low

triangle light on dash

Fail 5 Mar 2012 20,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front pads low

triangle light on dash

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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SK09 VUR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SK09 VUR, 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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SK09 VUR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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