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AV09 LYA

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,084 mi
Last recorded80,084 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 LYA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 80,084 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 80,084 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 71,668 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 71,666 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2023 68,511 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 64,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 62,470 miles

Coil spring corroded all four corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both top mounts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing and has several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective no pressure ()

oil level on minimum, small chip in screen and front flexi exhaust clamp is corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2020 62,470 miles

Coil spring corroded all four corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both top mounts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing and has several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective no pressure ()

oil level on minimum, small chip in screen and front flexi exhaust clamp is corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 59,937 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 59,936 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

CLUTCH PEDAL LOOSE/WORN

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES SLIGHT FLUCTUATION (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES REAR FLUCTUATING SLIGHTLY (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 49,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 41,672 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 41,672 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 35,786 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 35,786 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,032 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 27,321 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 27,321 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 22,247 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 17,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 17,247 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 LYA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LYA, 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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AV09 LYA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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