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AO59 UBT

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,871 mi
Last recorded141,871 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 141,871 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shock mount worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush becoming detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear change oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2020 141,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shock mount worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush becoming detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear change oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp detached

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2019 127,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear bump stops becoming detached

Pass 12 Nov 2018 112,100 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section of exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 112,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (centre shaft very corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section of exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 99,542 miles

Offside Front door handle deterioated but functional

o/s/f shock absorber top mount cup corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2017 99,542 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush, arm dropped to subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front door handle deterioated but functional

o/s/f shock absorber top mount cup corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 85,876 miles

Rear Silencer outer casing splitting but not perforated.

Rear tyres worn to 3.2mm and 4.00mm respectively.

Fail 14 Nov 2016 85,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Silencer outer casing splitting but not perforated.

Rear tyres worn to 3.2mm and 4.00mm respectively.

Pass 10 Nov 2015 71,910 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 58,774 miles

damage to n/s/f sill

sm all breather pipe split

Pass 7 Nov 2013 44,806 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 31,731 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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AO59 UBT 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 69.2%.

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 AO59 UBT, 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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AO59 UBT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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