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AV59 OPE

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,194 mi
Last recorded115,194 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 115,194 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn/wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 115,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm,inner wear. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 109,356 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 104,920 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin is rotted

Pass 8 Aug 2022 100,056 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box outer skin is rotted

Pass 24 Jul 2021 95,987 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 93,281 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 88,768 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded band on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box outer skin rotted

Pass 21 Jan 2019 88,166 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 81,935 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 81,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 61,848 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 61,848 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 44,748 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Jun 2015 29,635 miles

nearside rear tyre split in tread

rear exhaust corroded

slight rust lip on front brake discs

Pass 7 Jul 2014 23,331 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 17,864 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jun 2012 11,898 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 OPE 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 83.3%.

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 OPE, 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 OPE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is AV59 OPE safe to buy?

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