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CV59 YRO

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021

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

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

rear exhaust showing deterioration

Fail 19 Feb 2021

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear exhaust showing deterioration

slight lift in both front top mounts

Pass 17 Feb 2020 88,246 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective down pipe to gearbox mount bracket corroded/snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gear stick selector input shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in drop link joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 81,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 81,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185-55-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 74,666 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting cup on axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting cup on axle (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 74,664 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened upper support bearing plate (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened upper support bearing plate (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting cup on axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting cup on axle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 66,699 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked in tread but not deep enough to reach the cords

Offside rear bump stop broken

Pass 5 Nov 2015 56,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 48,056 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 48,056 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 38,837 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 27,888 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 YRO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YRO, 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 YRO registered?

CV59 YRO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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