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FE59 FMZ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,388 mi
Last recorded21,388 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 21,388 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexible pipe slightly damaged.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre started to crack.

Pass 29 Aug 2024 20,111 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 18,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NS/OS inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NS/OS but not fully visible at the time of test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NS/OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 18,203 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 17,110 miles

Rear Axle surface corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2020 16,131 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 15,327 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 14,816 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 14,811 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% limit 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 13,903 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 13,250 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 13,246 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 12,120 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 10,252 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 8,332 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012

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 FMZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FMZ, 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 FMZ registered?

FE59 FMZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is FE59 FMZ safe to buy?

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