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FE59 MXZ

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

85,530 mi
Last recorded85,530 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 MXZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 85,530 miles

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2024 82,240 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 82,239 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 80,018 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2023 79,984 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 74,776 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Advise axle corroded

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

Rear seat belt unavailable to test

Fail 28 Apr 2022 74,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Advise axle corroded

Rear seat belt unavailable to test

Pass 7 May 2021 72,159 miles

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

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

advise both rear tyres bad cracking getting low on tread

advise handbrake cable holder broken cable tied up

advise osf shocker misted with oil

advise rear axle corroded

advise rear coil springs corroded

Fail 7 May 2021 72,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

advise both rear tyres bad cracking getting low on tread

advise handbrake cable holder broken cable tied up

advise osf shocker misted with oil

advise rear axle corroded

advise rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 May 2020 71,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2020 71,624 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust leaking from front pipe to middle section

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 69,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle section join on exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 66,760 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2018 66,760 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak oil filter ()

Rear axle corroded

back box corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2017 64,429 miles

Both rear shock absorber top bushes are splitting/deteriorating

Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Offside front suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint

Pass 10 Oct 2016 57,855 miles

Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 57,855 miles

Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 53,607 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 45,916 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 45,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body damage

Fail 30 Sep 2013 39,635 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body damage

Pass 11 Oct 2012 34,176 miles

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

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 MXZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MXZ, 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 MXZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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