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AV59 XKW

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,115 mi
Last recorded83,115 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 83,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 83,115 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 80,438 miles

exhaust front flexy broken

rear axle corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2024 80,438 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust front flexy broken

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 78,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 78,284 miles

Exhaust system insecure front clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 76,265 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 73,650 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 70,437 miles

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

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))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 68,615 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 67,039 miles

Central Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 May 2018 67,039 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 65,447 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 62,534 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 62,534 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 61,607 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 1 May 2015 61,607 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 59,395 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 56,844 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 XKW 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 68.4%.

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 XKW, 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 XKW registered?

AV59 XKW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 December 2009.

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