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AO09 XAM

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,807 mi
Last recorded85,807 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 XAM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 85,807 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 84,095 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (both) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 82,679 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 82,679 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 80,370 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 27 Oct 2021 78,321 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 78,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2020 76,958 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 76,958 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 75,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 73,388 miles

Complete exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 68,460 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded and clamp corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2017 68,459 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box corroded and clamp corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 50,632 miles

Offside Front shock absorber leaking fluid

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 11 Dec 2015 50,632 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front shock absorber leaking fluid

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2014 39,838 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 39,692 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 31,533 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight knocking noise from steering rack

Fail 20 Dec 2013 31,533 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight knocking noise from steering rack

Pass 21 Dec 2012 26,702 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AO09 XAM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AO09 XAM, 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 AO09 XAM registered?

AO09 XAM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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