MOT Status
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97,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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
rear silencer corroded
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
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
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
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)
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)
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?
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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.
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What year was VU09 YRJ registered?
VU09 YRJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 April 2009.
Is VU09 YRJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU09 YRJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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