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AV09 ZZS

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,284 mi
Last recorded118,284 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 118,284 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 22 Aug 2025 118,284 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 15 Aug 2024 110,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Aug 2024 110,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 104,349 miles

Centre exhaust pipe corroded & starting to crack.

Pass 24 Aug 2022 97,669 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 T (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 97,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 91,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Aug 2020 85,395 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 72,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 63,045 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 62,038 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 55,360 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 55,353 miles

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

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 47,738 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 47,738 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 38,590 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 30,034 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 29,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 22,134 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 22,134 miles

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

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 ZZS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZZS, 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 ZZS registered?

AV09 ZZS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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The MOT history for AV09 ZZS shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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