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AV09 XMT

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,098 mi
Last recorded119,098 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 XMT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 119,098 miles

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

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

slight exhaust blow

Pass 2 Sep 2024 113,056 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

head light main beam to low

knock noise from front suspension need more investigate

rear subfram rustey

Fail 2 Sep 2024 113,056 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

head light main beam to low

knock noise from front suspension need more investigate

rear subfram rustey

Pass 4 Sep 2023 107,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 102,026 miles

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

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 102,026 miles

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

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 97,675 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 97,675 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexible pipe is cracked. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 92,321 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 83,094 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front lower flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective Mid to rear exhaust pipe clamp rusted / broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread unevenly worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer tyre sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked / perished to the sidewalls and in the tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 83,094 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective Mid to rear exhaust pipe clamp rusted / broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread unevenly worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer tyre sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked / perished to the sidewalls and in the tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 71,364 miles

both rear tyres perished

l/h/f wheel bent

rear indicators starting to fade

slight smear from wipers

squeak from rear brake on rotation of r/h/r wheel.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 60,096 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 47,708 miles

back box corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jun 2015 34,356 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 20,693 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 20,368 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 11,857 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 5,458 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 XMT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow 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 XMT, 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 XMT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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