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AV09 GXY

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,789 mi
Last recorded93,789 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 GXY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 93,789 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2024 86,840 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 83,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 76,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, On limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around coil spring's, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 76,294 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, On limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, On limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around coil spring's, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 67,680 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 67,680 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 62,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2019 53,030 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2019 53,030 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer with significant leak and corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting becoming detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 43,302 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 May 2018 43,302 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing screen (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2017 31,008 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack up on sidewalls

Fail 22 May 2017 30,989 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both rear tyres are perishing/cracking

Pass 16 May 2016 20,552 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 16,723 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 18,546 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 13,013 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 10,357 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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AV09 GXY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 AV09 GXY, 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 GXY registered?

AV09 GXY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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