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AU09 VBZ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,254 mi
Last recorded113,254 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 113,254 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both upper plates corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 113,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both upper plates corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 113,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust clamp broken

Pass 13 Nov 2023 113,025 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF+OSF tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR+OSR coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 110,399 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber top mount worn

Offside Front Shock absorber top mount worn

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Rear Exhaust clamp missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 110,399 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber top mount worn

Offside Front Shock absorber top mount worn

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Rear Exhaust clamp missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 97,316 miles

Central Front Flexy exhaust deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 79,691 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 79,691 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 61,294 miles

Exhaust rear box outer casing deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on shoulders & starting to perish too (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on shoulders & starting to perish too (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 51,389 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box outer casing deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2019 51,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2018 41,485 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2018 41,484 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2017 39,388 miles

clutch pedal loose

Fail 8 Feb 2017 39,388 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

clutch pedal loose

Pass 1 Jun 2016 36,680 miles

clutch pedal loose

n/s/f inner wheel rim slightly bent

n/s/r inner wheel rim slightly bent

o/s/ door mirror reparied

o/s/f outer sill slight damage

rear exhaust box poor

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 1 Jun 2016 36,680 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both top bushes (2.7.4)

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

clutch pedal loose

n/s/f inner wheel rim slightly bent

n/s/r inner wheel rim slightly bent

o/s/ door mirror reparied

o/s/f outer sill slight damage

rear exhaust box poor

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 11 Jun 2015 32,570 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres are getting low on tread

exhaust is corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 29,026 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

clutch pedal loose

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

rear exhaust weak

Fail 2 Jun 2014 29,026 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

clutch pedal loose

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

rear exhaust weak

Fail 12 Jun 2013 25,228 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

clutch pedal loose

rear exhaust weak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 25,228 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

clutch pedal loose

rear exhaust weak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 19,538 miles

rear exhaust weak

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 VBZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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