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FE59 MXV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,108 mi
Last recorded50,108 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 50,108 miles

corrosion on both front shock absorbers

corrosion on both rear brake hose ferrules

corrosion on both rear coil springs

nearside front shock absorber dust boot damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2025 46,447 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Exhaust thin and corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 44,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 43,281 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 43,281 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 41,678 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 41,678 miles

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 39,315 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 37,180 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 35,329 miles

back axle corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 32,511 miles

exhaust back box outer shell corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2018 32,510 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

exhaust back box outer shell corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 29,666 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 29,615 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 26,049 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2015 22,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 17,928 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 17,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 14,696 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 14,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 11,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 MXV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MXV, 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 MXV registered?

FE59 MXV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is FE59 MXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE59 MXV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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