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CX59 VEF

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,479 mi
Last recorded98,479 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 VEF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 98,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in base of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2024 91,567 miles

Exhaust back box pipe heavily corroded but not blowing

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

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

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

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

Nearside door handle is broken but can be opened

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in base of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive and sump is corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle has heavy surface corrosion

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Fail 8 Mar 2024 91,567 miles

Exhaust back box pipe heavily corroded but not blowing

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside door handle is broken but can be opened

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in base of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive and sump is corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle has heavy surface corrosion

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Pass 22 Mar 2023 84,297 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished at the base of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle corroded and its associated parts (Arms, Springs etc)

Fail 20 Mar 2023 84,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Mounting broken off (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable casing deteriorated

Offside Rear Handbrake cable casing deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished at the base of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle corroded and its associated parts (Arms, Springs etc)

Pass 24 Mar 2022 78,254 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 78,218 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 71,955 miles

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

rear suspension rusty

Fail 22 Mar 2021 71,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

rear suspension rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2020 66,724 miles

Advise exhaust check/blowing from front flexi pipe

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 60,073 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 52,851 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 46,519 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 43,009 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 38,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front wiper blades juddering

offside front door handle loose but still functional

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Mar 2014 34,214 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 30,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 30,247 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 21,022 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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CX59 VEF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CX59 VEF, 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 CX59 VEF registered?

CX59 VEF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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