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AU09 VAE

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,892 mi
Last recorded113,892 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 113,892 miles

rear axle corroded but not excessive

Pass 30 Aug 2024 110,528 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 104,811 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 101,460 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 94,301 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexy joint corroded and deteriated

nearside rear tyre inperfection on inner sidewall

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 17 Feb 2021 94,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

back box corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2020 88,404 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 88,404 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 82,665 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 82,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 76,248 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 70,413 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)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 64,586 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 64,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking leaking from brake drum (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2015 59,702 miles

Exhaust back box shows signs of corrosion.

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 59,700 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust back box shows signs of corrosion.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 53,871 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 53,871 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 47,968 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 47,968 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 38,546 miles

front top suspension mounts have slight play

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 VAE 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 66.7%.

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 VAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU09 VAE registered?

AU09 VAE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is AU09 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 VAE shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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