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AV59 JFO

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,956 mi
Last recorded76,956 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 76,956 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 76,952 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 73,147 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 68,579 miles

rear axle rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2023 61,279 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 61,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 55,207 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 55,118 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush detatched (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 53,269 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 52,785 miles

Exhaust and mounts corroding

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S & O/S inner bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Uneven application / release --30% -- Recommend early attention. (1.2.1 (c))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Uneven application / release 29% -- recommend attention. (1.2.1 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both top suspension mounts corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

O/S/R tyre perishing and worn close to wear indicators

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S spring mounts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Uneven application / release --39% Recommend attention. (1.2.1 (c))

Rear axle beam corroding

Fail 16 Jul 2020 52,784 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust section leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust and mounts corroding

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S & O/S inner bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Uneven application / release 29% -- recommend attention. (1.2.1 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both top suspension mounts corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing with side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

O/S/R tyre perishing and worn close to wear indicators

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S spring mounts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2019 50,340 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 50,061 miles

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

Nearside Front worn low on extreme edges

Pass 10 Aug 2017 48,709 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 45,518 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 39,609 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2014 36,144 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 36,144 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 32,709 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 30,762 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 JFO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JFO, 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 JFO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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