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VK09 UCE

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,026 mi
Last recorded84,026 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 UCE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 84,026 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 76,214 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 76,214 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 70,257 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 70,257 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened badly worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake cable insecure (bracket excessive corroded)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened badly worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 60,931 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop loose

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable mounting broken but cable is secured by nearby clips

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 60,931 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bump stop loose

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable mounting broken but cable is secured by nearby clips

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 50,774 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 50,774 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 41,353 miles

Both front day lamps not working.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre out shape on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2016 36,285 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2016 36,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 34,260 miles

Both rear & o/s front shock absorbers getting weak,

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 29,745 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 29,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 25,692 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 21,189 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 UCE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VK09 UCE, 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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VK09 UCE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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