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AV59 VUS

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

31,194 mi
Last recorded31,194 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 31,194 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 31,194 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 29,581 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear suspension Corroded, not seriously weakened

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 28,096 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 25,816 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 24,948 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 24,392 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 23,636 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 22,596 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 21,636 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 20,442 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 19,446 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Pass 18 Nov 2013 18,236 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 16,672 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 VUS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV59 VUS registered?

AV59 VUS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is AV59 VUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 VUS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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