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AU59 VUP

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,398 mi
Last recorded76,398 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 VUP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 76,398 miles

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))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 76,398 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 72,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 67,605 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 67,601 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle/Subframe. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion in places. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 61,940 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear spring and spring cup/axle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 61,939 miles

Exhaust system insecure front clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear spring and spring cup/axle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and link pipe very deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 57,335 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear springs and axle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front plip/gearbox mount broken, front exhaust clamp missing but corroded/sealed and exhaust flexi has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear very cracked and n/s rear starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tailgate release only works on key

Pass 14 Oct 2020 51,209 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 51,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 45,180 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 34,440 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 28,492 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 28,492 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 22,599 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 12,856 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 11,927 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 9,456 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 VUP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VUP, 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 VUP registered?

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

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