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AO59 CVL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,405 mi
Last recorded93,405 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 CVL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 93,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 85,136 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect to limit (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 80,502 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2022 80,148 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 77,443 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 71,612 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear exhaust system corroded on outer casing

Fail 28 Aug 2019 71,612 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

low oil pressure warning on dash

offside rear brake back plate damp in oil

rear exhaust system corroded on outer casing

Pass 23 Sep 2017 61,045 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 56,959 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

drivers door is damaged no sharp edges

drivers outer door handle is insecure but able to open door

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 54,281 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 48,850 miles

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

Oil leak

front exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2013 35,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 28 Aug 2012 22,777 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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AO59 CVL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AO59 CVL, 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 AO59 CVL registered?

AO59 CVL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is AO59 CVL safe to buy?

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