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AU09 VZG

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

19,262 mi
Last recorded19,262 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 19,262 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 17,928 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front brake hose ferrules covered with rubber boots unable to carry out a detailed inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2024 16,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 15,180 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2022 14,038 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2022 14,037 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2021 12,740 miles

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

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

both front tyre valves perishing

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2020 12,180 miles

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

both front tyre valves perishing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2019 11,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both front tyre valves perishing

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2018 9,737 miles

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

both front tyre valves perished

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2017 8,656 miles

both front tyre valve stems slightly perished

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2016 7,961 miles

both front tyre valves slightly perished.

engine oil on min

exhaust corroded

items removed prior to test

rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses

Pass 5 Mar 2015 7,434 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 6,514 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 5,644 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 4,043 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 VZG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VZG, 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 VZG registered?

AU09 VZG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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