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AU59 VTG

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,669 mi
Last recorded108,669 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 108,669 miles

under covers

Pass 1 Jul 2025 108,370 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 104,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 100,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underside covers. Unable to assess all prescribed areas

Fail 11 Oct 2022 100,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underside covers. Unable to assess all prescribed areas

Pass 13 Oct 2021 96,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 96,445 miles

Offside Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top Mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 95,937 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 86,338 miles

Coolant leak the side of the radiator is leaking on the nearside inner (engine bay side) ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective front bracket no longer attached to the exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2019 86,330 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Coolant leak the side of the radiator is leaking on the nearside inner (engine bay side) ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective front bracket no longer attached to the exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2018 77,379 miles

Rear Brakes uneven.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 68,904 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 66,081 miles

Front Exhaust clamp broken

Rear Exhaust clamp broken

Windscreen cracked but not affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 29 Oct 2015 63,975 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 54,772 miles

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

engine breather hose split

Pass 6 Nov 2013 49,951 miles

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

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

n/s wiper split

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2013 49,951 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

n/s wiper split

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2012 39,339 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Oct 2012 39,018 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

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 VTG 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 73.7%.

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 VTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU59 VTG registered?

AU59 VTG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 October 2009.

Is AU59 VTG safe to buy?

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