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FV59 BOU

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,526 mi
Last recorded101,526 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 BOU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 101,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake sensor wiring improperly installed but does not appear to be contacting anything dangerously or impacting flexi pipe structure or integrity

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

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

Offside Rear Flexi pipe and handbrake brake bracket sheared, minimal movement and no dangerous contact. Service and parking performance slightly affected but pass both imbalance and efficiency with just some fluctuation at lower forces

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Underbody including suspension components covered with under seal paint

Pass 1 Nov 2024 93,840 miles

underbody cover with under seal paint

Fail 21 Oct 2024 93,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired axle weld (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wire touching wheel and brake hose (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake pipe bracket broken (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 92,845 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 90,165 miles

Daytime running lamp/s not working

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2022 90,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Daytime running lamp/s not working

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 86,358 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 83,613 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 81,473 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 78,215 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 78,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 73,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine oil sump pan corroded and leaking ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust in poor condition (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 73,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak engine oil sump pan corroded and leaking ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust in poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 60,332 miles

Parking brake requirements only just met. parking brake requires service or repair

Pass 3 Aug 2015 43,979 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 28,049 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 23,078 miles

play in osf top mount

Pass 14 Jun 2012 5,762 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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FV59 BOU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FV59 BOU, 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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FV59 BOU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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