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AW05 AVA

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

77,304 mi
Last recorded77,304 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW05 AVA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 77,304 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2025 77,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2024 75,857 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp to gearbox corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023
Fail 2 Mar 2023

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 73,735 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 72,203 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 72,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 70,997 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 69,357 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 69,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 69,236 miles

Nearside rear parking brake cable has a mount broken but is still secure

Fail 1 Sep 2017 69,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake cable has a mount broken but is still secure

Pass 21 Jun 2016 61,057 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Jun 2015 47,378 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear suspension springs corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

slight blow at front exhaust section

Fail 29 Jun 2015 47,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear suspension springs corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

slight blow at front exhaust section

Pass 14 Jun 2014 42,252 miles

Nearside washer jet slightly blocked

Nearside wiper blade needs replacing but is still clearing screen.

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 42,252 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside washer jet slightly blocked

Nearside wiper blade needs replacing but is still clearing screen.

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 35,065 miles

nearside wiper starting to split

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2013 35,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside wiper starting to split

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 26,300 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres worn slightly inner edges

slight corrosion rear silencer

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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AW05 AVA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AW05 AVA, 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 AW05 AVA registered?

AW05 AVA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is AW05 AVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW05 AVA shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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