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AU59 VTN

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,182 mi
Last recorded83,182 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 VTN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 83,182 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 82,408 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 75,034 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 74,431 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 72,414 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 72,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 67,978 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 57,892 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)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 57,892 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 47,637 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 42,577 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 36,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2014 36,355 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 30,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2012 25,556 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 25,555 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VTN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VTN, 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 VTN registered?

AU59 VTN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 October 2009.

Is AU59 VTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 VTN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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