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FE59 DXL

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,898 mi
Last recorded113,898 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 DXL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 113,898 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 113,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 107,641 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 107,641 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 100,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 88,903 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 85,957 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam os spring mounting base pin holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 85,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush pulled out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush pulled out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam os spring mounting base pin holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 84,451 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 84,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spots bald patches 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spots worn on both edges 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 80,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strong advisory (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strong advisory (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2017 68,995 miles

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

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 Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 58,561 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inside face offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

corrosion on rear axle coil spring housings offside and nearside

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 51,366 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 51,366 miles

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

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

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

the o/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 8 Nov 2014 43,353 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin heavy corrosion.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 38,137 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 38,137 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 28,875 miles

front brake pads getting low.

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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FE59 DXL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FE59 DXL, 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 FE59 DXL registered?

FE59 DXL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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