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FL59 FLV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

58,611 mi
Last recorded58,611 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 FLV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 58,611 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside lower outer sill corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2019 58,608 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside lower outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 52,848 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 Oct 2018 52,848 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 47,522 miles

all coil springs corroded

drivers door mirror cracked across centre of mirror / slight damage to edges of crack / advise to renew

exhaust system very heavily corroded / back box outer casing split / flaking / advise to replace a.s.a.p

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly uneven

o/s/f shocker / strut damp

rear axle becoming very heavily corroded / becoming advance in places / around spring seats

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing general corrosion / signs of becoming advanced in places

Fail 30 Oct 2017 47,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn / cuts to cords 175 / 65 / 14 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn / cuts to cords 175 / 65 / 14 (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both bulbs faded in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers inop / may need washer jets as aim incorrect (8.2.3)

all coil springs corroded

drivers door mirror cracked across centre of mirror / slight damage to edges of crack / advise to renew

exhaust system very heavily corroded / back box outer casing split / flaking / advise to replace a.s.a.p

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly uneven

o/s/f shocker / strut damp

rear axle becoming very heavily corroded / becoming advance in places / around spring seats

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing general corrosion / signs of becoming advanced in places

Pass 31 Oct 2016 41,769 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2016 41,767 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 35,071 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 35,071 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 29,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2014 29,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 23,636 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2013 23,636 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 17,060 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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FL59 FLV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FL59 FLV, 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 FL59 FLV registered?

FL59 FLV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is FL59 FLV safe to buy?

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