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VU09 YRV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,668 mi
Last recorded106,668 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 YRV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 106,668 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear all suspension corroed

Pass 9 Sep 2024 86,941 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 79,295 miles

Offside Front main beam aim

Fail 3 Oct 2023 79,222 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring saddle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front main beam aim

Pass 25 Jan 2022 71,501 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 71,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 64,217 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2020 60,456 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 54,879 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 44,011 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE/H FRAME/SPRING CUPS (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 41,537 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front driveshaft seal damp

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 41,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs poor condition front inner pads look low

Front exhaust bracket broken

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front driveshaft seal damp

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust backbox clamp broken

Pass 28 Oct 2015 34,686 miles

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

air box loose

Fail 27 Oct 2015 34,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported flexi hose and park brake cable retainer broken (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge

air box loose

nail in n/s/rear tyre

Fail 30 Oct 2014 29,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust pipe mount corroded

lift in o/s/front top strut mount

n/s/front tyre date code year 2004

Pass 30 Oct 2014 29,162 miles

front exhaust pipe mount corroded

lift in o/s/front top strut mount

n/s/front tyre date code year 2004

Pass 16 Oct 2013 21,285 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 19,847 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 15,799 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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VU09 YRV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 YRV, 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 YRV registered?

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

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The MOT history for VU09 YRV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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