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AU59 VSA

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

236,971 mi
Last recorded236,971 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 236,971 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 232,128 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 139,398 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 133,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 126,555 miles

O/S & N/S sills damaged.

Fail 27 Apr 2022 126,533 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush excessively split & play present. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear axle spring mounting excessive corroded & holes present. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S & N/S sills damaged.

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 120,598 miles

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust rear box is corroded.

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 120,598 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust rear box is corroded.

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 115,592 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 109,636 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 109,622 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 103,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

handbrake cable outer casing broken

Fail 3 May 2018 103,492 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

handbrake cable outer casing broken

Pass 20 Apr 2017 96,559 miles

All coil springs corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 87,907 miles

All Coil Springs Corroded

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2015 79,941 miles

both exhaust clamps corroded away

exhaust back box outer skin corroded away from box

Fail 28 Apr 2015 79,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both exhaust clamps corroded away

exhaust back box outer skin corroded away from box

Pass 23 Apr 2014 72,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres have cuts to tread area

front exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2013 63,144 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 56,753 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/front tyre has low pressure

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 VSA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VSA, 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 VSA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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