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VU09 YRW

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,061 mi
Last recorded106,061 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 106,061 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 104,567 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 104,533 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 102,033 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 92,585 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2022 92,418 miles
Pass 16 May 2021 82,263 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 64,574 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 64,541 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 55,612 miles

exhaust very rusty

man light on

Pass 30 Jan 2017 52,141 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding away

Pass 24 Jun 2016 49,873 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 45,975 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,297 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,131 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 32,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,961 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 YRW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YRW, 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 YRW registered?

VU09 YRW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 April 2009.

Is VU09 YRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU09 YRW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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