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FP59 UBK

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,777 mi
Last recorded88,777 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 88,777 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 88,727 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened with corrosion on it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessive cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessive cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under bonnet both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front oil reservoir for clutch insecure

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

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

surface rust underbody at front and rear suspension

Pass 9 Jan 2024 83,928 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement just in on play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 80,655 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 75,604 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 75,603 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2020 71,585 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 71,585 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 66,426 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 66,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front driving light not working

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 59,509 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 53,126 miles

Offside Front offside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 2 Jan 2018 53,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front offside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2016 45,978 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 39,986 miles

n/s/front possible shocker leak

n/s/front tyre worn inner edge

n/s/rear child seat fitted on test

rear exhaust box outer case corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2015 39,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/front possible shocker leak

n/s/front tyre worn inner edge

n/s/rear child seat fitted on test

rear exhaust box outer case corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2014 34,017 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges and walls cracking

exhaust back box corroded

headlight adjuster on p2

Pass 17 Dec 2013 28,044 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres are worn on the inner edge of the tread

Pass 26 Nov 2012 22,190 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 UBK 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 68.4%.

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 FP59 UBK, 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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FP59 UBK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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