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AV59 XDR

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,064 mi
Last recorded98,064 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 XDR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 98,064 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damage

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil level high

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 97,913 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective System information - anti pollution warning dpf clogged (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Horn not working Horn is damaged - new horn needed (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Door handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damage

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil level high

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 75,690 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 75,690 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 67,424 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 67,414 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 62,616 miles

Front top strut mounts corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2017 62,616 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to get low

Offside daytime running light not working

Pass 13 Dec 2016 56,189 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 56,189 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 49,788 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 45,532 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 34,785 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 28,377 miles

both front tyres starting to get low 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 XDR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XDR, 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 XDR registered?

AV59 XDR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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