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VK09 PBU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,587 mi
Last recorded75,587 miles
Recorded on30 May 2016
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 PBU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2016 75,587 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 75,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak bleed screw

Pass 2 Jun 2015 69,230 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 64,461 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 56,483 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 40,103 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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VK09 PBU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK09 PBU, 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 VK09 PBU registered?

VK09 PBU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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The MOT history for VK09 PBU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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