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2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

46,465 mi
Last recorded46,465 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 NUM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 46,465 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 45,408 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 43,819 miles

nearside bottom gearbox area oily.

nearside front tyre side wall damage (kerbed)

rear suspension subframe corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2023 43,817 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

nearside bottom gearbox area oily.

nearside front tyre side wall damage (kerbed)

offside front steering track rod end boot damage.

rear suspension subframe corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2022 42,053 miles

nearside front gearbox area oily.

rear subframe corroded up.

Pass 18 Feb 2021 40,349 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 40,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

offside front suspension lower arm balljoint boot damage.

rear brake disc's corroded & pitted inner side.

Pass 2 Mar 2020 39,458 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 37,457 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 37,457 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 35,108 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 35,108 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 32,857 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 31,133 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 31,133 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 29,041 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 29,041 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 26,945 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 23,492 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 NUM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NUM, 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 NUM registered?

AV09 NUM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 June 2009.

Is AV09 NUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV09 NUM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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