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CV59 TKY

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

103,282 mi
Last recorded103,282 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 TKY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 103,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 100,426 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2024 100,406 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

warning light and message stating particulate filter blocked

Fail 19 Mar 2024 100,401 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury N/s rear light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

N/s front flexi retaining clip missing

O/s front top strut mount rough on rotation

O/s handbrake guide mount snapped

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 92,247 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 92,247 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 86,347 miles

Nearside Rear bumb stop insecure

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 86,334 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust rubbers split and insecure

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

Rear suspension bump stops worn

Pass 16 Nov 2020 75,726 miles

Clutch Pedal Anti Slip Rubber Pad Damaged Slightly Insecure

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Bump Stop Insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Brake Pipe Twisted Not Affecting Brake Performance (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2020 75,725 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside & Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arms Inner Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Clutch Pedal Anti Slip Rubber Pad Damaged Slightly Insecure

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Bump Stop Insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Brake Pipe Twisted Not Affecting Brake Performance (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2019 69,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure perished

Offside Rear metal Brake pipe slightly twisted kinked to brake drum

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 69,938 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex pipe split and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure tail box lose on joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted up side down (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm starting to perish on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear metal Brake pipe slightly twisted kinked to brake drum

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 59,487 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 59,486 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s rear spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 57,909 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 55,674 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 52,630 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 52,630 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 44,699 miles

tyre wear n/s/f inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2014 44,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

tyre wear n/s/f inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2013 36,203 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 26,951 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 26,883 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroded

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 TKY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 TKY, 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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CV59 TKY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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