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AU59 TWE

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,269 mi
Last recorded153,269 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 TWE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 153,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 153,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 148,764 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi broken and slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear approx 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Daytime Running Light not working

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 148,764 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi broken and slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear approx 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Daytime Running Light not working

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 143,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy hose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 143,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy hose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 140,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring cups/mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2018 135,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s front driving lamp inop

o/s front shock casing corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2018 135,363 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets faulty (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s front driving lamp inop

o/s front shock casing corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2017 129,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drives side washer jet poor

exhaust deteriorated and slight leak

unable to open boot

Pass 19 Dec 2016 116,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn of tread inner edges

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2016 116,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn of tread inner edges

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2015 95,301 miles

Exhaust system general corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2014 80,016 miles

rear exhaust system poor condition

Fail 15 Dec 2014 80,015 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust system poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,345 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)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 66,345 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 50,184 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 49,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TWE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AU59 TWE, 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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AU59 TWE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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