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FL59 TGV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,056 mi
Last recorded105,056 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 105,056 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 104,800 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 104,800 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 104,121 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 102,669 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 102,669 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 96,801 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 96,801 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 86,773 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 86,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 80,238 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 73,125 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper Both Sides (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 60,315 miles

Front Registration Plate Damaged

Front Tyres Worn On Edges

Fail 28 Oct 2015 60,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake Hose Security

Exhaust Corrosion

Front Disc's Corroded Inner Faces

Front Registration Plate Damaged

Front Tyres Worn On Edges

Pass 19 Sep 2014 49,153 miles

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

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

corrosion exhaust rear

off side door handle damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2013 40,046 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 40,046 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 30,737 miles

exhaust back box clamp heavily corroded

small split in n/s wiper blade

various small chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Oct 2012 30,737 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box clamp heavily corroded

metal object in n/s/r tyre and low on pressure

n/s washer too high

small split in n/s wiper blade

various small chips in windscreen

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 TGV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TGV, 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 TGV registered?

FL59 TGV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is FL59 TGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 TGV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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