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AV09 GXW

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,654 mi
Last recorded169,654 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 GXW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 169,654 miles

reverse light inoperative

Fail 20 May 2026 169,639 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

reverse light inoperative

Pass 15 Apr 2023

reverse lamps not working. unerbody corrosion/suspension components/brake discs.

Fail 15 Apr 2023

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

reverse lamps not working. unerbody corrosion/suspension components/brake discs.

Pass 27 Jul 2021 166,870 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 166,070 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 162,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 May 2018 161,112 miles

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

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

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 9 Feb 2017 158,242 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 158,236 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres in poor condition

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 143,829 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 133,057 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 119,795 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 119,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 100,558 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 100,558 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 79,469 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2012 79,130 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust corroded

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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AV09 GXW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AV09 GXW, 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 AV09 GXW registered?

AV09 GXW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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