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SK09 VWV

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,460 mi
Last recorded91,460 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 VWV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 91,460 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 91,450 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Bent . Fouling road wheel (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 79,069 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 79,039 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust broken off at down pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Fouling driveshaft (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability bearing not operating as intended (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 70,498 miles

Front Both front brake disc`s corroded on the inside face but performing o.k.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres just o.k. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 9 Mar 2020 67,850 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 38,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 62,015 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 55,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO THE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 55,425 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO LOW ENGINE OIL AND LOW COOLANT LEVEL (7.3.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure UNIT LOOSE IN BUMPER (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure UNIT BROKEN (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

COOLANT LEVEL ON MIN MARK

ENGINE OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN MARK

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO THE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 47,746 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 47,745 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 44,030 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 24 Feb 2015 37,118 miles

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

near side rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 24 Feb 2015 37,118 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 27 Feb 2014 30,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 27 Feb 2014 30,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2013 22,520 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded ( outer cover )

Fail 6 Mar 2013 22,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded ( outer cover )

Pass 29 Feb 2012 15,737 miles

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

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 VWV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SK09 VWV, 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 VWV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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