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FL59 RDY

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,876 mi
Last recorded111,876 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 RDY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 111,876 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle very badly corroded (STRONG ADVISE)

Fail 8 Jul 2024 111,876 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section on bolted flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle very badly corroded (STRONG ADVISE)

Fail 25 Jun 2024 111,549 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 100,391 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 100,367 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf flange (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak upper bush worn (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 94,258 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 87,645 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 85,356 miles

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

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

Front Both front tyres worn 2mm ,bald on inside edges,recommend replacement ASAP,Recommend tracking check/adjust

Fail 14 Aug 2019 85,355 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front drl innop

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

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

Front Both front tyres worn 2mm ,bald on inside edges,recommend replacement ASAP,Recommend tracking check/adjust

Pass 7 Aug 2018 80,704 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 73,455 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 63,855 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 52,954 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 42,799 miles

exhaust rear section slightly deteriorated but not blowing

front brake pads worn low

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2013 29,554 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 18,028 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 RDY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RDY, 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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FL59 RDY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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