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CX59 VEW

2009 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,014 mi
Last recorded98,014 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 VEW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 98,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 98,014 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 95,554 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front DRL(s) not working (2009MY)

Front Suspension components showing corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle and suspension components showing corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2024 95,549 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front DRL(s) not working (2009MY)

Front Suspension components showing corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Door handle lose but can still be readily opened

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle and suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2023 92,658 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 90,915 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 90,914 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake requirements just met

Pass 3 Sep 2021 88,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 195/45/16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 195/45/16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 88,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 195/45/16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 195/45/16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 86,232 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges and cracking in tread 195/45/16v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 84,693 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 84,692 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 75,629 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 75,629 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 75,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 75,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 67,864 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 67,852 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 59,869 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 59,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 52,320 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,622 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2012 25,369 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 25,369 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 VEW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CX59 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

CX59 VEW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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