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VU09 YRJ

2009 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,585 mi
Last recorded97,585 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 YRJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 97,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 92,876 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 89,473 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 87,112 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 82,421 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

all coil springs rusty

coolant fan noisy

Pass 14 Sep 2020 79,600 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 75,672 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 70,233 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 64,606 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BORDERLINE (6.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated, not leaking

Fail 21 Dec 2017 64,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45 16 V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ADVANCED (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BORDERLINE (6.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated, not leaking

Pass 17 Dec 2016 49,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear and splits (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear and splits (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2015 40,416 miles

Clamp missing from silencer

Outer skin of rear silencer separated from the main body

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 40,415 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Clamp missing from silencer

Corrosion on inner faces front brake discs

Outer skin of rear silencer separated from the main body

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 36,031 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,861 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 25,632 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 17,967 miles

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

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

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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VU09 YRJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YRJ, 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 VU09 YRJ registered?

VU09 YRJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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