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VEZ 8973

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,269 mi
Last recorded59,269 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEZ 8973
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 59,269 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 59,244 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 57,940 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 56,138 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 56,136 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 51,280 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 31,661 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 31,234 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 31,234 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 27,519 miles

o/s/f tyre cut sidewall 185/55/15

Fail 10 Jan 2014 27,519 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

both hand brake cables outer case split

o/s/f tyre cut sidewall 185/55/15

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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VEZ 8973 is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEZ 8973, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VEZ 8973?

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What year was VEZ 8973 registered?

VEZ 8973 is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 January 2009.

Is VEZ 8973 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEZ 8973 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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