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AU59 VTJ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,152 mi
Last recorded158,152 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 VTJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 158,152 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 158,152 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 127,865 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

small object n/s/f tyre

wet test

Fail 23 Dec 2020 127,865 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear silencer corroded

small object n/s/f tyre

wet test

Pass 11 Dec 2019 95,361 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 85,540 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on edges

Offside Front outer door handle insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2017 77,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 74,807 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar droplink has slight deterioration to lower gaitor

Pass 17 Dec 2015 67,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r hub has rotational noise

Pass 1 Dec 2014 57,729 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 46,486 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 37,200 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 VTJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VTJ, 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 VTJ registered?

AU59 VTJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is AU59 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 VTJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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