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EX59 TXB

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,270 mi
Last recorded110,270 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 TXB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 May 2025 110,270 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Dust cover also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Both sides front top strut locaters (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 101,678 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 100,413 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 94,125 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edge

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 94,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edge

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 85,336 miles

Coil spring corroded all four are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between flexi and cat join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both top mounts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 85,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all four are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between flexi and cat join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside on 3mm offside on 2mm and both worn inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both top mounts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 78,601 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 72,495 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 62,901 miles

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

slight exhaust blow.

Fail 23 Aug 2018 62,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front brake disc corroding.

slight brake bind offside front

slight exhaust blow.

Pass 4 Sep 2017 56,392 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 56,392 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 51,697 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 48,758 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front tyre has perished sidewall

Offside front tyre has perished sidewall

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 48,758 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front tyre has perished sidewall

Offside front tyre has perished sidewall

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 44,901 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 44,901 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 38,166 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 30,880 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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EX59 TXB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EX59 TXB, 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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EX59 TXB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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