MOT Status
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113,026 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front door handle faulty
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
centre stop lamp not working
damage to o/s sill
exhaust back box and flexi deteriorated
n/s/r & o/s/r bump stops missing
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
damage to o/s sill
exhaust deteriorated
damage to o/s sill
exhaust deteriorated
under body shields fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
drivers outer sill damaged
exhaust system some corrosion and rear box outer skin corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear bump stop insecure
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Outer sill damaged
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear bump stop insecure
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Outer sill damaged
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel badly damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both front tyres deteriorated (cracking)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust rear section corroded and has minor leaks
nearside rear tyre was manufactured in 2008, is worn close to legal limit and has cracks forming in tread
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
exhaust rear section corroded and has minor leaks
nearside rear tyre was manufactured in 2008, is worn close to legal limit and has cracks forming in tread
Exhaust deterioated rear box
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust corroded
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VU09 YPV 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 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 VU09 YPV, 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 VU09 YPV registered?
VU09 YPV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 March 2009.
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