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AU09 VBB

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,336 mi
Last recorded154,336 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 VBB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 154,336 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 149,733 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 145,396 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 141,111 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 133,900 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 131,520 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 126,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 126,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 122,634 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 122,627 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 110,002 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 110,000 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 106,720 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 97,379 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2015 97,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 88,761 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 88,436 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer deteriorating

rear tyres perishing between tread

Pass 26 Apr 2013 78,908 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 61,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

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 VBB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VBB, 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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What year was AU09 VBB registered?

AU09 VBB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is AU09 VBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 VBB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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