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AV59 VUY

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,400 mi
Last recorded99,400 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 99,400 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 94,401 miles

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

rear axle starting to corrode

Pass 1 Dec 2022 89,521 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 89,521 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 84,390 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 84,251 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2020 81,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2020 81,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2019 78,945 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outter skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 74,009 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

oil spilt in boot

Fail 3 Dec 2018 74,009 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

oil spilt in boot

Pass 29 Nov 2017 63,707 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 51,978 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 38,430 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 31,517 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 25,585 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 25,585 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 20,746 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 VUY 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 VUY, 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 VUY registered?

AV59 VUY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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