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AU09 UZW

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,141 mi
Last recorded127,141 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 UZW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 127,141 miles

both front shock absorbers starting to leak

both rear shock absorbers starting to rust

front exhaust mounting bracket rusty/ cracked

front of front subframe, front/ rear suspension coil springs, front antiroll bar, offside front suspension top mounting plate and rear axle starting to rust

handbrake travel slightly long

nearside front suspension top mounting slight movement

nearside rear suspension bump stop rubber slightly loose

rear exhaust section starting to rust

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2026 127,141 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front shock absorbers starting to leak

both rear shock absorbers starting to rust

front exhaust mounting bracket rusty/ cracked

front of front subframe, front/ rear suspension coil springs, front antiroll bar, offside front suspension top mounting plate and rear axle starting to rust

handbrake travel slightly long

nearside front suspension top mounting slight movement

nearside rear suspension bump stop rubber slightly loose

rear exhaust section starting to rust

rear tail gate release handle switch slight damage

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2025 120,464 miles

both front shock absorbers starting to leak

both front tyres starting to crack/ perish and treads wearing on edges

both rear shock absorbers starting to rust

front exhaust slight leak, front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate, front exhaust mounting bracket rusty/ cracked and rear exhaust section starting to rust

front of front subframe, front/ rear suspension coil springs, front antiroll bar, offside front suspension top mounting plate and rear axle starting to rust

handbrake travel slightly long

nearside front suspension top mounting slight movement

nearside rear suspension bump stop rubber slightly loose

rear screen washer jet not working

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2024 114,563 miles

both front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

both rear handbrake cables outer casings starting to split

front exhaust slight leak, front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate, front exhaust mounting bracket rusty/ cracked and rear exhaust section starting to rust

front of front subframe, front/ rear suspension coil springs, front antiroll bar and rear axle starting to rust

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

nearside front suspension top mounting slight movement

nearside rear suspension bump stop rubber slightly loose

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2024 114,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

both rear handbrake cables outer casings starting to split

front exhaust slight leak, front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate, front exhaust mounting bracket rusty/ cracked and rear exhaust section starting to rust

front of front subframe, front/ rear suspension coil springs, front antiroll bar and rear axle starting to rust

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

nearside front suspension top mounting slight movement

nearside rear suspension bump stop rubber slightly loose

offside front exterior door handle slight damage

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2023 107,476 miles

both front brake discs starting to rust

both rear handbrake cables starting to split

front exhaust slight leak, front exhaust mounting bracket rusty/ cracked, front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate and rear exhaust section starting to rust

front/ rear suspension coil springs, rear axle, front of front subframe and front antiroll bar starting to rust

nearside front suspension top mounting slight movement

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2022 99,695 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 99,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 92,322 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 86,000 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 86,000 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 68,511 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

passenger door handle damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2018 48,690 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Rear axle beam corroded.

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated.

Pass 21 Dec 2016 32,323 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 32,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 23,302 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 18,207 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 16,707 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 16,707 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 14,599 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 12,615 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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AU09 UZW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AU09 UZW, 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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AU09 UZW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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