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FL59 XWA

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

65,845 mi
Last recorded65,845 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 XWA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 65,845 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded.

Fail 11 Mar 2026 65,845 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded.

Pass 6 Mar 2025 62,823 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 62,806 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 2mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 60,286 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 58,106 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 58,102 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 55,603 miles

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

Vehicle is heavily soiled to underside/wheel arches and exterior

Fail 24 Feb 2022 55,597 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Lower mounting, part of rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake test passed but on wheel lock only

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle is corroded

Vehicle is heavily soiled to underside/wheel arches and exterior

Pass 25 Feb 2021 53,021 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower, part of rear axle assembly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre inner side wall has minor cuts/splits

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Underside of vehicle and all wheel arch areas are soiled heavily making inspection process difficult

Fail 25 Feb 2021 53,019 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower, part of rear axle assembly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre inner side wall has minor cuts/splits

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

Rear service brake application is slightly uneven

Service brake test passed but on wheel lock only, advise that adjustment/repair maybe necessary

Underside of vehicle and all wheel arch areas are soiled heavily making inspection process difficult

Pass 3 Mar 2020 50,739 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust clamp broken middle -rear

Pass 26 Feb 2019 47,383 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake travel is high

Fail 26 Feb 2019 47,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake travel is high

Pass 8 Mar 2018 43,298 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

vehicle is very muddy and makes a full inspect harder

Pass 20 Mar 2017 40,357 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 39,561 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 39,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2015 32,403 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 32,403 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 26,378 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads 50% worn.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 19,096 miles

cut in n/side rear tyre side wall.

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 13,591 miles

cut in o/side front tyre side wall.

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 XWA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XWA, 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 XWA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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