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AV09 XMW

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,485 mi
Last recorded118,485 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 XMW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 118,485 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 118,482 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 109,431 miles

Nearside Outer door handel loose

Fail 11 Feb 2025 109,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Outer door handel loose

Pass 21 Feb 2024 106,409 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 106,409 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 103,959 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2023 103,959 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2022 103,304 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 100,122 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 95,462 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 93,783 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front shock casings corroded

coolant level below minimum

engine oil level low

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 22 Nov 2019 93,783 miles

rear exhaust clamp missing

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front shock casings corroded

coolant level below minimum

engine oil level low

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2018 87,853 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine oil level low

offside front shock casing corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 29 Nov 2017 80,281 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level below minimum

rear exhaust box corroded and clamp missing

Fail 25 Nov 2017 80,281 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level below minimum

rear exhaust box corroded and clamp missing

Pass 28 Nov 2016 70,316 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin badly corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2016 70,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn very low on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin badly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 52,883 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 42,158 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge.

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 42,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge.

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 34,001 miles

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

rear tyres are slightly perrished

Pass 14 Jun 2012 25,297 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 XMW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XMW, 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 XMW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 July 2009.

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