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AA57 JAB

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,458 mi
Last recorded99,458 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA57 JAB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 99,458 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable retaining mount held by cable tie

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 99,458 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam headlight aim not taken (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable retaining mount held by cable tie

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 97,294 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 93,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2023 93,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 90,699 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 88,483 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front play in top strut mounts

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))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 88,483 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front play in top strut mounts

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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 86,877 miles

All shocks have oil coating

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp missing, mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded, covered in oil

both rear brake lines covered in oil/grease and rear of both brake drums

Fail 19 Oct 2020 86,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

All shocks have oil coating

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp missing, mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded, covered in oil

both rear brake lines covered in oil/grease and rear of both brake drums

Pass 8 Oct 2019 85,422 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 83,144 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 77,227 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 77,227 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket fractured (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 66,945 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 66,945 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 59,933 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 55,486 miles

customer advised rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Aug 2012 46,882 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 11 Apr 2012 43,084 miles

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

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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AA57 JAB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AA57 JAB, 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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AA57 JAB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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