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AV09 LYF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,839 mi
Last recorded72,839 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 LYF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 72,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 69,673 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 66,647 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 64,756 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush half exposed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 64,756 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush half exposed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 62,074 miles

Front Lower Coolant leak radiator ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 59,862 miles

Rear Exhaust box slight corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2019 58,293 miles

rear box corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2018 57,188 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak radiator ()

exhaust rear heat shield corroded

front brake discs surface corrosion on inner side

Pass 1 Feb 2017 55,650 miles

Body has slight corrosion Rear exhaust box (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 55,650 miles

Body has slight corrosion Rear exhaust box (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 49,559 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2015 46,092 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 39,052 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

Fail 5 Jun 2014 39,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2012 33,965 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 LYF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LYF, 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 LYF registered?

AV09 LYF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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