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CY59 FCX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,035 mi
Last recorded106,035 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY59 FCX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 106,035 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 106,035 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 95,871 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 87,779 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 87,779 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 76,397 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 76,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 75,112 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 70,026 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 70,026 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 65,683 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 63,367 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 63,105 miles

Exhaust Backbox Corroded

Nearside rear handbrake cable split allowing water to enter

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

Offside front tyre cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2014 54,591 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre Void Of Thread

Nearside Rear Handbrake Cable, Outer Covering Split.

Rear Exhaust Rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2013 46,808 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 34,773 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 34,773 miles

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

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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CY59 FCX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CY59 FCX, 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 CY59 FCX registered?

CY59 FCX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is CY59 FCX safe to buy?

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