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AX59 ACU

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

153,948 mi
Last recorded153,948 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX59 ACU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 153,948 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2022 152,983 miles

Coil spring corroded all four corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill slightly damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 151,932 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 150,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 143,455 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 134,241 miles

o/s day time running light not working

Pass 20 Oct 2016 121,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON THE INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 111,882 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 102,800 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 102,800 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 95,279 miles

front coil springs starting to rust slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2012 78,461 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

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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AX59 ACU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AX59 ACU, 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 AX59 ACU registered?

AX59 ACU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is AX59 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX59 ACU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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