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AV59 FXP

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,287 mi
Last recorded120,287 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 FXP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 120,287 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 116,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened mounting damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 107,707 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust clamp missing

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 100,843 miles

Exhaust corroding

Both sides rear suspension coil springs corroding

Offside front shock absorber corroded & evidence of minor fluid leak

Rear suspension beam axle corroding

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 30 Sep 2019 97,132 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 97,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 94,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 94,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 87,768 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 15 Sep 2017 87,768 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 Sep 2016 74,468 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 67,822 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 67,822 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 59,608 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 59,608 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 53,320 miles

o/s wing mirror has tape to secure in place

Fail 24 Oct 2013 53,320 miles

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

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

o/s wing mirror has tape to secure in place

Pass 26 Sep 2012 39,844 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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AV59 FXP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AV59 FXP, 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 AV59 FXP registered?

AV59 FXP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is AV59 FXP safe to buy?

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