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AU09 VAV

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,903 mi
Last recorded38,903 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 VAV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 38,903 miles

Nearside Front upper shock absorber cup and nut corroded

Offside Front upper shock absorber cup and nut corroded

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Fail 8 Jan 2026

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front upper shock absorber cup and nut corroded

Offside Front upper shock absorber cup and nut corroded

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 21 Jan 2025 32,346 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 27,476 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 26,927 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 26,915 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 25,267 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2021 23,279 miles

Rear exhaust corroding and slight exhaust blow

Fail 4 Mar 2021 23,267 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroding and slight exhaust blow

Pass 10 Mar 2020 22,273 miles

Nearside Rear tyre started to perish

Fail 10 Mar 2020 22,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre started to perish

Pass 12 Mar 2019 20,803 miles

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2018 18,093 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 18,083 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 15,530 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

boot does not open from handle

Pass 4 Feb 2016 14,510 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front feathed and perishing

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front feathered and perishing

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 13,391 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 10,893 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 8,779 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 7,692 miles

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

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 VAV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU09 VAV, 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 VAV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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