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FP59 CUG

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,571 mi
Last recorded80,571 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 CUG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 80,571 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 80,571 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Engine oil level low

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 74,879 miles

Nearside DRL Not working.

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 74,879 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside DRL Not working.

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 69,243 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 69,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened lower spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 67,926 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 64,823 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 63,707 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 59,826 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 55,302 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 52,563 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 43,306 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 37,302 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 37,302 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 33,077 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 28,883 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 23,163 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 17,592 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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FP59 CUG 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 78.9%.

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 FP59 CUG, 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 FP59 CUG registered?

FP59 CUG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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