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AV09 XMO

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,429 mi
Last recorded104,429 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 104,429 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 104,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2021 93,317 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 86,389 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 86,385 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle cylinder wet (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 77,612 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 77,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 70,115 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

No oil on dipstick, 1 litre added

Rear shocks, top bushes deteriorated and coming away STRONG ADVISE

Rear tyres wearing low and perishing

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 58,745 miles

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

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

rear suspension sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 48,502 miles

Rear exhaust clamp missing, but system tight and secure

Rear rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2015 38,545 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 32,246 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 32,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 26,521 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 22,426 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 22,426 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XMO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XMO, 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 XMO registered?

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

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