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AV09 XBJ

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,126 mi
Last recorded77,126 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 XBJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 77,126 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 76,805 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 76,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 72,037 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 72,035 miles

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 69,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 69,626 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 67,225 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 65,755 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 65,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 61,907 miles

advise exhaust back box rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2019 57,900 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 57,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 54,985 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 24 Nov 2017 49,080 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,069 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 47,242 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 42,069 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 29,905 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 XBJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey 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 XBJ, 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 XBJ registered?

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

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