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FP59 UBL

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,555 mi
Last recorded98,555 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 UBL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 98,555 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 97,973 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 97,972 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 95,750 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 95,732 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

condition of coolant pipe near exhaust

corrosion to rear spring and suspension components

Pass 24 Feb 2023 93,441 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 92,022 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 92,022 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 91,110 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 88,892 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 86,233 miles

Engine sump corroded & leaking oil

Fail 6 Dec 2018 86,191 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Engine sump corroded & leaking oil

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 81,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear spring bump stop missing

Fail 24 Jan 2018 81,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear spring bump stop missing

Pass 29 Nov 2016 69,710 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 69,710 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 63,466 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 48,117 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Fail 2 May 2014 48,117 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust back box slighlty corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 34,279 miles

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

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

breather hose split

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 UBL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UBL, 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 UBL registered?

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

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