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AP59 AZU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,934 mi
Last recorded61,934 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP59 AZU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 May 2024 61,934 miles

Front Electronic power steering not working intermittent (2.6 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outers sills hold (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure high beem light (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion under side

Pass 6 May 2022 61,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure main beam and side light (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 61,810 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure main beam and side light (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 61,804 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure side light and high beam lamp loos (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 61,248 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 61,245 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 59,572 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 57,048 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 57,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 53,938 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 48,832 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 40,070 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 32,187 miles

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

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2013 24,394 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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AP59 AZU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP59 AZU, 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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AP59 AZU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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