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AV59 VVK

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,807 mi
Last recorded123,807 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 VVK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 123,807 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 123,805 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 119,727 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 119,675 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 117,806 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 116,524 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 112,728 miles

Central Front Lower engine dog-mount has slight play

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 107,802 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2021 107,802 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 103,238 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 90,922 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 87,701 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to rear suspension subframe

cracks to offside rear tyre walls

Pass 20 Feb 2017 80,290 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 80,290 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 73,939 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 70,844 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2014 63,300 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 46,814 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 35,306 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 VVK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VVK, 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 VVK registered?

AV59 VVK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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