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AU09 VZE

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,642 mi
Last recorded96,642 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 96,642 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 94,332 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 86,062 miles

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

Rear Axle beam and lower spring cups corroded but not excessive.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 75,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 63,149 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 63,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 54,015 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 54,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 48,145 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 43,778 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 43,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,477 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 35,188 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 30,583 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 20,758 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)

damp with fuel around breather hose

front discs rusty

rear exh rusty

Pass 9 May 2014 16,332 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 5,304 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 5,021 miles

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 VZE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VZE, 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 VZE registered?

AU09 VZE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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