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AV59 HLF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,173 mi
Last recorded126,173 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 126,173 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 120,527 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 120,527 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 113,906 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 106,705 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 101,128 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 101,069 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 97,267 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 97,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 93,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 89,714 miles

Rear section of exhaust in poor condition

Fail 23 Aug 2019 89,714 miles

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

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

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

Rear section of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2018 80,426 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust clamp missing at back box

Fail 21 Aug 2018 80,426 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front day time running light not working

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

exhaust clamp missing at back box

Pass 4 Aug 2017 70,380 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 61,052 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 51,298 miles

rear silencer and clamp coroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 42,624 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust box carodid

Fail 26 Aug 2014 42,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust box carodid

Pass 7 Oct 2013 36,495 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 36,282 miles

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

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

engine breather pipes split.(fumes in car)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 28,892 miles

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

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

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 HLF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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