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AFZ 7770

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,532 mi
Last recorded42,532 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 7770
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 42,532 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack arm has a play and and clicking can be heard/ felt on rack body near excessive ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack arm has a play and and clicking can be heard/ felt on rack body near excessive ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear near excessive (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated and rear box corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2025

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack arm has a play and and clicking can be heard/ felt on rack body near excessive ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack arm has a play and and clicking can be heard/ felt on rack body near excessive ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear near excessive (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated and rear box corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 35,927 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 34,956 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 34,935 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 32,157 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 30,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 30,603 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 28,947 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 26,001 miles

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

rear exhaulst box slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2018 21,574 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 19,054 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 16,253 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 12,987 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 10,703 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 8,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

o/s/f bottom swivel rubber stating to split

Pass 18 Dec 2012 8,534 miles

o/s/f bottom swivel rubber stating to split

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 7770 is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AFZ 7770, 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 7770 registered?

AFZ 7770 is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is AFZ 7770 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFZ 7770 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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