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AFZ 1636

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,575 mi
Last recorded51,575 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 1636
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 51,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 51,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 46,484 miles

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

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

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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AFZ 1636 is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 AFZ 1636, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AFZ 1636 registered?

AFZ 1636 is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 October 2009.

Is AFZ 1636 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFZ 1636 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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