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VN58 VJE

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,710 mi
Last recorded110,710 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 VJE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 110,710 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 92,375 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner face.

Fail 4 May 2021 92,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both front brake discs corroded on inner face.

Pass 5 May 2020 85,557 miles

small damage to both rear and nearside front wheel

windscreen damage

Pass 3 May 2019 80,720 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 80,720 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 77,796 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 77,795 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 69,374 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 60,592 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 53,135 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 53,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

front tyres badly worn

Pass 12 Nov 2014 43,258 miles

front brake pads low, nearside disc scored

Pass 12 Nov 2013 30,083 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 19,661 miles

front brake pads worn

Fail 19 Nov 2012 19,661 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

front brake pads worn

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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VN58 VJE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VN58 VJE, 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 VN58 VJE registered?

VN58 VJE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 January 2009.

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