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VN09 XGV

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

16,704 mi
Last recorded16,704 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 XGV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 16,704 miles

exhaust corroding

osf wishbone bush deterioating

rear suspension corrosion

slight leak on osf shock absorber

Pass 29 Jan 2025 14,981 miles

exhaust corroding

front / rear suspension corrosion

front tyres cracking

osf wishbone bush deterioating

Pass 26 Jan 2024 14,798 miles

exhaust corroding

nsf tyre cracking

rear suspension corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2023 14,582 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroding

front tyres cracking

rear suspension corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2022 14,201 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust corroding

slight cracking on front tyres

Fail 26 Jan 2022 14,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust corroding

slight cracking on front tyres

Pass 27 Jan 2021 14,053 miles

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

back box corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2019 13,473 miles

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

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

back box corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2019 13,473 miles

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

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))

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

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

back box corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 12,771 miles

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated and corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2018 12,771 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated and corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 11,088 miles

nsr/osr shock absorber bushes unbonding/movement

Pass 25 Jul 2016 7,520 miles

Item removed from veiw

Oil leak from gear box

Pass 28 Jul 2015 5,200 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2015 5,200 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 4,461 miles

Exhaust back box corroded .

Fail 25 Jul 2014 4,461 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust back box corroded .

Pass 30 Jul 2013 3,972 miles

offside rear brake binding slight .

Pass 30 Jul 2012 3,241 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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VN09 XGV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VN09 XGV, 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

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What year was VN09 XGV registered?

VN09 XGV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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