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CV59 TKU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,579 mi
Last recorded144,579 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 TKU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 144,579 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Handbrake Cable Bracket Broken

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 140,864 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 134,722 miles

Offside Door mirror cover missing

Fail 1 Aug 2022 134,722 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wiper blades park in drivers direct line of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Door mirror cover missing

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 129,782 miles

Offside Door mirror cover missing

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2020 125,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex and rear box outer skin corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 125,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex and rear box outer skin corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 113,364 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 113,364 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 92,378 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 76,332 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 24 Jan 2017 76,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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 29 Feb 2016 56,036 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting washer (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting washer (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2015 52,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 42,856 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2013 34,516 miles

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2013 34,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2012 23,562 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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CV59 TKU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CV59 TKU, 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 CV59 TKU registered?

CV59 TKU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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