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Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside washer jet poor
Nearside Front Outer sill damaged
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2mm tread in places (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall perished and has cracks in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2mm tread in places (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall perished and has cracks in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hitting stop (1.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner facing (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner facing (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy join (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
heavy corrossion on rear axle
heavy corrossion on rear silencer
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear tail pipe (7.1.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
heavy corrossion on rear axle
heavy corrossion on rear silencer
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coolant level low
rear exhaust silencer deterioratng
wiper blades derteriorating
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
coolant level low
rear exhaust silencer deterioratng
wiper blades derteriorating
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust silencer deteriorating
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear exhaust silencer deteriorating
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VU09 ZNS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 ZNS, 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 ZNS registered?
VU09 ZNS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 March 2009.
Is VU09 ZNS safe to buy?
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