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AU59 VSM

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,522 mi
Last recorded99,522 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 99,522 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 98,069 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 96,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 95,693 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 94,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 93,050 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 91,349 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency low, but overall requirements met

Pass 30 Aug 2018 90,267 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2017 88,352 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 31 Aug 2016 86,304 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex joint (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 78,634 miles

Nearside sill damaged

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rears (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust front mount strap broken

Pass 1 Sep 2014 72,380 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 72,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,306 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Aug 2013 61,306 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 51,399 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 VSM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VSM, 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 VSM registered?

AU59 VSM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AU59 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 VSM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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