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FL59 RCY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,216 mi
Last recorded75,216 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 75,216 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 71,057 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 71,015 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle is at 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side inner discs has 85% pad contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 62,943 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 59,427 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 55,549 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 50,403 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 48,582 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 47,460 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 42,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3/4 rule (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2016 36,907 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 36,907 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 30,027 miles

Coolant leak

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

o/s wiper blade split at ends

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2014 23,523 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 17,159 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 40,191 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 RCY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 FL59 RCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL59 RCY registered?

FL59 RCY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is FL59 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 RCY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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