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AU59 TVJ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,735 mi
Last recorded70,735 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 TVJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 70,735 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear underbody corrosion (frames and suspension components)

Pass 18 Oct 2024 70,310 miles

Headlamp beam pattern slight vague

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 69,590 miles

Nearside headlamp lens starting to haze

Offside wiper smears

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

front exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2023 69,590 miles

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

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

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

Nearside headlamp lens starting to haze

Offside wiper smears

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2022 68,940 miles

Nearside Front slight play in o/s/f top leg mount

Pass 8 Oct 2021 68,100 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 62,606 miles

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

Nearside Sill damaged

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

Offside Sill damaged.

Fail 8 Oct 2020 62,603 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Sill damaged

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

Offside Sill damaged.

Pass 4 Oct 2019 59,070 miles

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

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

Central Rear axle corroded

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 56,507 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 56,507 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 53,039 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 50,178 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 45,355 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 45,355 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 38,588 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded but not leaking

nsf tyre worn on inner edge / tread depth 2.5mm

osf tyre worn on inner edges / tread depth 3mm

Fail 27 Sep 2014 38,588 miles

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

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded but not leaking

nsf tyre worn on inner edge / tread depth 2.5mm

osf tyre worn on inner edges / tread depth 3mm

Pass 26 Sep 2013 34,207 miles

rear exhaust box slightly corroded/minor blow

Pass 3 Sep 2012 21,563 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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AU59 TVJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AU59 TVJ, 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 AU59 TVJ registered?

AU59 TVJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is AU59 TVJ safe to buy?

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