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AV59 RVW

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,091 mi
Last recorded64,091 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 64,091 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 61,300 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general surface corrosion raer under body

Pass 20 Jun 2023 57,902 miles

Nearside Front gearbox oil leck

Offside Rear number plate light not working

Rear both coil sprning rusty

exhaust poor

under car rusty

Fail 19 Jun 2023 57,902 miles

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

Nearside Front gearbox oil leck

Offside Rear number plate light not working

Rear both coil sprning rusty

exhaust poor

under car rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2022 54,954 miles

Exhausts back box is corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 52,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2021 52,088 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 50,045 miles

Exhaust system from front to rear suffering from heavy corrosion

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 175/65R14 ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 50,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system from front to rear suffering from heavy corrosion

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 175/65R14 ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 45,029 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 41,599 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 38,508 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,957 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 32,501 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 32,501 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 25,877 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 16,023 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 16,023 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 RVW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RVW, 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 RVW registered?

AV59 RVW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is AV59 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 RVW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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