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AU09 VCD

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,194 mi
Last recorded156,194 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 156,194 miles

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 156,194 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 148,158 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 148,155 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 138,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 129,155 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension) (Lift in both front upper shock mounts

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlight patterns weak (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 129,151 miles

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

(Front suspension) (Lift in both front upper shock mounts)

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlight patterns weak (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 123,628 miles

(Front suspension) Lift in both front upper shock mountings

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 123,628 miles

(Front suspension) Lift in both front upper shock mountings

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 115,276 miles

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

front exhaust clamp/mount insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2020 111,451 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 95,706 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 95,706 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 74,651 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 68,308 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 52,882 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 52,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 37,546 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

small cut in tread on n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2014 29,441 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 20,929 miles

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

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

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

large breather hose split

Pass 21 Mar 2013 20,929 miles

large breather hose split

Fail 20 Mar 2012 16,156 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both engine breather pipes perished

Pass 20 Mar 2012 16,156 miles

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

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

both engine breather pipes perished

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 VCD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VCD, 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 VCD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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