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AU09 VZS

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,814 mi
Last recorded86,814 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 VZS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2026 86,814 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 85,546 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 85,244 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 85,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 81,887 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 78,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 77,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 73,469 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 73,468 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 70,383 miles

drivers door outer handle broken

Fail 28 May 2019 70,382 miles

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

drivers door outer handle broken

Pass 23 May 2018 68,120 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 63,886 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 63,857 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 56,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 May 2015 47,323 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 38,760 miles

offside front tyre valve stem slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 15 May 2014 38,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 May 2013 31,717 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

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

Pass 25 May 2012 25,045 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 VZS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VZS, 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 VZS registered?

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

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