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V21 BRV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

115,022 mi
Last recorded115,022 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV21 BRV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 115,022 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2026 115,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2025 108,925 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 108,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 105,270 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 105,269 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 102,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2022 99,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is slightly mishapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres are starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 18 Aug 2022 99,779 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is slightly mishapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres are starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2021 99,167 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 99,167 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 97,157 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 97,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 95,010 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 95,010 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 93,671 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 90,537 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 79,321 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 79,321 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 74,184 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 66,842 miles

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

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)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,553 miles

exhaust corroded slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2012 40,581 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,024 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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V21 BRV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 V21 BRV, 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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V21 BRV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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