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VK09 UCT

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

32,552 mi
Last recorded32,552 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 UCT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 32,552 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 28,977 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 28,975 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust Back box corroded outer skin

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 28,966 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 28,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 28,929 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top cup mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 28,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top cup mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 28,912 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 28,880 miles

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

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

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

backbox corroded

backbox corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 28,648 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 28,545 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge 185/55 15

Pass 2 Aug 2017 28,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55 15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55 15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 28,404 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55 15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55 15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 26,835 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 26,835 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 25,928 miles

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

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Aug 2014 24,337 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs are in a poor state

Front tyres are perished

Pass 5 Aug 2013 23,475 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/F brake disc is badly scored on the inside face

Several small leaks on exhaust

Pass 21 May 2012 20,625 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 UCT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UCT, 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 UCT registered?

VK09 UCT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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