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VE09 ABX

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,125 mi
Last recorded68,125 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE09 ABX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 68,125 miles

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 15 Nov 2024 62,960 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 60,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear flexi brake pipe mount broken

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2022 57,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 54,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 54,904 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 51,605 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 51,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 48,024 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 48,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 44,187 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 44,187 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 39,615 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 35,776 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2016 35,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2015 31,203 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2015 31,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2014 26,740 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2013 21,084 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 21,084 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 15,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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VE09 ABX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VE09 ABX, 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 VE09 ABX registered?

VE09 ABX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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