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AV59 XBU

2010 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,348 mi
Last recorded116,348 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Fiat 50051,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 XBU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 116,348 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 116,348 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 105,998 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 104,742 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 104,349 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 103,192 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 103,191 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp - corroded / fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 102,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 99,866 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 89,557 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted o/s/r

rear bump stops insecure

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2017 89,556 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted o/s/r

rear bump stops insecure

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 72,471 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front and rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

rear exhaust outer skin peeling off

Fail 20 Jan 2016 72,471 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front and rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

rear exhaust outer skin peeling off

Pass 3 Feb 2015 58,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 48,281 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust peeling off

Fail 4 Feb 2014 48,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust peeling off

Pass 24 Jan 2013 37,980 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 37,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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 XBU is a 2010 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 51,521 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 XBU, 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 16 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 XBU registered?

AV59 XBU is a 2010 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 January 2010.

Is AV59 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 XBU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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