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FE59 FNW

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 FNW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2024

Central Exhaust mounting defective Corroded/weak (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust flexible section weak.

Nearside Front Outer Handle damaged but still working at time of test

Nearside Front Outer sill & door corroded.

Fail 7 May 2024

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush de-bonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Corroded/weak (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust flexible section weak.

Nearside Front Outer Handle damaged but still working at time of test

Nearside Front Outer sill & door corroded.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023

Central Exhaust mounting defective Hanger corroded/weak. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush de-bonding - Will need replacing soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top mount washer corroded/holed (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around throttle housing,breathers blocked (8.4.1 (a) (i))

dash fault

exhaust corroded

long park lever travel

Pass 17 May 2021 76,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S+O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S+O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2020

All the tyres are lightly perished & cracking between the treads.

The rear exhaust box is corroded.

Pass 23 Jan 2019

FAULTY OPERATION OF DASH FUNCTIONS (CENTRAL DISPLAY)

Front Exhaust mounting defective DOWNPIPE SUPPORT BRACKET FRACTURED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER CASING CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2019

FAULTY OPERATION OF DASH FUNCTIONS (CENTRAL DISPLAY)

Front Exhaust mounting defective DOWNPIPE SUPPORT BRACKET FRACTURED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low MANUAL ADJ AS DASH FAULTY (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low MANUAL ADJ. AS DASH FAULTY (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER CASING CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 52,664 miles

The rear exhaust box is corroded.

Fail 19 Jan 2018 52,664 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear exhaust clamp corroded/weak (7.1.1)

The rear exhaust box is corroded.

Pass 2 Feb 2017 41,488 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 41,474 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 31,570 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 22,656 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Sep 2013 18,117 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2013 18,117 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)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2012 12,376 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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FE59 FNW 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 FE59 FNW, 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 FNW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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