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AV59 JGF

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,343 mi
Last recorded122,343 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 JGF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 122,343 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2024 122,343 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2023 119,935 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 118,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 118,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 117,867 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened chassis and suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 117,866 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened chassis and suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 116,543 miles

Nearside Front TOP SUSPENSION BEARING SLIGHTLY WORN

Offside Rear HAND BRAKE LOW READING

Pass 7 Nov 2018 94,631 miles

rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2017 87,750 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Wishbones (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 87,750 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Wishbones (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 78,161 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 69,460 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 57,469 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres slightly cracked/perished in tread

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2012 40,226 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 40,226 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

o/s hand brake inop

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 JGF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JGF, 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 JGF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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