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AV59 USC

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,045 mi
Last recorded113,045 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 113,045 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 113,043 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 109,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 103,068 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front bumper is damaged

front suspension is showing light corrosion, advise to monitor

front windscreen has a crack in middle of screen

rear suspension is showing light corrosion, advise to monitor

Fail 10 Oct 2022 103,068 miles

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

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front bumper is damaged

front suspension is showing light corrosion, advise to monitor

front windscreen has a crack in middle of screen

rear suspension is showing light corrosion, advise to monitor

Pass 25 Oct 2021 94,491 miles

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

Offside Front Drivers door handle is insecure, can still be operated.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 94,491 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drivers door handle is insecure, can still be operated.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 85,965 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 76,842 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 69,240 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight seepage around Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various areas of slight damage to Bodywork.

Pass 3 Oct 2017 61,319 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 61,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 52,998 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 47,735 miles

Exhaust system corroded

has a sticker encroaching into the swept area, but not seriously restricting drivers view

Fail 19 Oct 2015 47,735 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' satnav holder (8.3.1e)

has a sticker encroaching into the swept area, but not seriously restricting drivers view

Pass 28 Oct 2014 34,091 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 20,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust System Corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 11,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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 USC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red 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 USC, 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 USC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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