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AV59 XCS

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,284 mi
Last recorded76,284 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 XCS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 76,284 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 70,867 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 68,416 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 67,792 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 66,694 miles

both front shock top cups/hats very rusty.

light cracking to n/s/r tyre and valve.

lower coils on rear springs very rusty.

n/s/f tyre worn edges.

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

o/s/r tyre heavily cracked, close to 1.6 mm and nail in tread.

Pass 30 Mar 2021 63,596 miles

both front shock top cups very rusty.

both rear springs very rusty.

n/s/r tyre valve cracked/perished.

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge and heavily cracked.

Pass 11 Mar 2020 61,775 miles

lower coils on rear springs very rusty.

o/s/r tyre worn inner and signs of cracking/perished.

Pass 11 Apr 2019 59,554 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished.

rear axle and lower coils of rear springs very rusty.

Fail 22 Mar 2019 59,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Ball joint boots perished

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft oil leak

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Rear seat belts not checked due to seats folded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 56,777 miles

front brake discs rusty lip and pads 2/3 worn.

front lower arm ball joint dust covers starting to split.

lower coils on rear springs very rusty.

o/s/f tyre FLAT (advise replacement)

o/s/r tyre slight damage to outer side wall.

stone chip in front screen n/s.

Fail 20 Mar 2018 56,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs rusty lip and pads 2/3 worn.

front lower arm ball joint dust covers starting to split.

lower coils on rear springs very rusty.

o/s/f tyre FLAT (advise replacement)

o/s/r tyre slight damage to outer side wall.

stone chip in front screen n/s.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 53,687 miles

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Mar 2017 53,682 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket adrift. (7.1.1)

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

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

front exhaust flexi pipe worn.

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust clamp missing.

rear exhaust outer layer very rusty.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 50,564 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded away.

front exhaust flexi worn.

lower coils on rear springs rusty.

o/s/f outer side wall damaged.

rear exhaust outer layer rusty.

Fail 15 Mar 2016 50,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

coolant leak radiator n/s.

front exhaust bracket corroded away.

front exhaust flexi worn.

lower coils on rear springs rusty.

n/s/f aloy wheel out of shape on inner rim.

o/s/f outer side wall damaged.

rear exhaust outer layer rusty.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 45,884 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 43,015 miles

Exhaust in poor condition and front bracket broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 43,015 miles

Exhaust in poor condition and front bracket broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 34,381 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 26,746 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 XCS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XCS, 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 XCS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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