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AV59 FYC

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,754 mi
Last recorded106,754 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 FYC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 106,754 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 106,754 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 100,051 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 93,930 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 87,122 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 81,652 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 81,652 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 77,437 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 72,419 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 72,410 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 64,344 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 56,499 miles

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

Rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2016 56,170 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 53,086 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 56,160 miles

Both front tyres are smooth on inner edge.

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

Nearside front daytime running lamp is not working.

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

Offside front screen washer is poor.

Offside front wiper blade is split.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 37,411 miles

Coolant leak from cap on expansion tank.

Nearside front outer sill is damaged.

Offside front washer jet is poor.

Offside front wiper blade is split.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Fail 17 Oct 2013 37,411 miles

Coolant leak from cap on expansion tank.

Nearside front outer sill is damaged.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front washer jet is poor.

Offside front wiper blade is split.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Fail 18 Oct 2012 28,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside washer jet is very poor.May need replacing.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 28,043 miles

Offside washer jet is very poor.May need replacing.

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 FYC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red 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 AV59 FYC, 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 FYC registered?

AV59 FYC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 October 2009.

Is AV59 FYC safe to buy?

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