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AV59 RVU

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,167 mi
Last recorded82,167 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 RVU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 82,167 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 82,167 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases welded joint to tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 77,672 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weaping oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 71,408 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 71,408 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 64,635 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 11 Oct 2016 58,123 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Rear exhaust joint, clamp missing

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 51,858 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Rear exhaust clamp rusted through

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2015 51,858 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust clamp rusted through

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 46,525 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 39,632 miles

front tyres low tread and worn inner edges.handbrake cables split.

Pass 23 Mar 2013 28,120 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 RVU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RVU, 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 RVU registered?

AV59 RVU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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