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FL59 TFJ

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

53,573 mi
Last recorded53,573 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 TFJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 53,573 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 52,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 52,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 51,216 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2022 49,279 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 46,632 miles

rear axle corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2020 43,352 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 40,644 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 37,666 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 34,858 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 31,266 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded/split, not blowing

n/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight corrosion showing on o/s/r flexi brake hose ferrule

tailgate handle seized, opens with remote

Pass 8 Sep 2015 26,127 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 22,473 miles

boot release handle inop but but still able to open boot

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 16,932 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 12,700 miles

deep cut in o/s/r tyre

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 TFJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 TFJ, 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 TFJ registered?

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

Is FL59 TFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 TFJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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