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AU59 VSG

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,651 mi
Last recorded93,651 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 93,651 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust clamps missing, but system still fully secure

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

Parking brake efficiency at 16%

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened At rear axle coil spring mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 91,445 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 87,015 miles

Cooling fan constantly on

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 83,050 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 83,034 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 75,403 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 75,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185-55-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre started to split in tread. borderline pass

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 71,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded/seperating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 71,081 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded/seperating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 61,952 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 53,360 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 49,920 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 49,904 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 40,475 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 40,474 miles

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

coolant leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 33,746 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 33,746 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 26,509 miles

osf daytime light not working

Fail 3 Jan 2014 26,481 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside wiper poor

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osf daytime light not working

Pass 8 Jan 2013 19,211 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 VSG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VSG, 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 VSG registered?

AU59 VSG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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