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AY59 XPC

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,852 mi
Last recorded161,852 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 XPC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 161,852 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 96,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 91,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 84,426 miles

All tyres perished

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 81,700 miles

All tyres perished

Pass 16 Jul 2021 78,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 78,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 75,958 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 71,409 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 71,408 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 66,859 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside outer door handle damaged but still working

Nearside parking brake effort low

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 94,497 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)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 94,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 46,829 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 39,188 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 32,159 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 23,282 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 15,308 miles

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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AY59 XPC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey 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 AY59 XPC, 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 AY59 XPC registered?

AY59 XPC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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