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AU59 TXH

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,282 mi
Last recorded150,282 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 TXH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 150,282 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

high level stop light not working

Fail 15 Dec 2025 150,282 miles

high level stop light not working

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 142,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake hose bracket corroded and brake hose slightly insecure

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2024 142,359 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear brake hose bracket corroded and brake hose slightly insecure

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

Offside Rear brake back plate damp

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 139,939 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 124,283 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil spillage? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 123,898 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil spillage? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 102,594 miles

Coolant leak o/s of engine ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box - rusty/tatty/rattles (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 102,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak o/s of engine ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box - rusty/tatty/rattles (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 84,898 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 73,723 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 67,054 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 62,789 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 54,452 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 47,220 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 39,299 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 30,420 miles

rear of exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2012 23,005 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

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 TXH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU59 TXH, 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 TXH registered?

AU59 TXH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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