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FE59 FMD

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,404 mi
Last recorded130,404 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 FMD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 130,404 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 123,174 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 117,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 109,842 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 108,358 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 100,060 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 95,083 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 90,571 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 90,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2017 86,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

unable to inspect wheel bolts due to covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 81,390 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres bald on inner edge

oil leaks

sump corroded

exhaust backbox clamp missing

Fail 19 Sep 2016 81,390 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

oil leaks

sump corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust backbox clamp missing

exhaust corroded

front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2015 75,384 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 61,566 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 61,566 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 46,667 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 37,596 miles

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

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

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 FMD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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