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AV09 NUX

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

102,364 mi
Last recorded102,364 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 NUX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 102,364 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 102,364 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 100,804 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 100,804 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 97,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 97,775 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 93,280 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 93,280 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 88,175 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

lite corrosion to rear subframe

osr tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 1 Oct 2020 88,167 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

lite corrosion to rear subframe

osr tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2019 79,619 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 79,619 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 73,773 miles

exhaust corroded

front top suspension mounts corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2018 73,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

front discs and pads worn

front top suspension mounts corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 65,581 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe coming apart

rear section of exhaust badly corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2017 65,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

exhaust corrored

Pass 28 Jun 2016 57,020 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2015 47,436 miles

all tyres starting to perish and fronts getting low on inner

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 38,504 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 30,387 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wiper rubbers spilt

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 30,387 miles

front wiper rubbers spilt

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2012 23,111 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust silencer outer skin slightly 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 NUX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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