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FY59 MXH

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,927 mi
Last recorded95,927 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 MXH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 95,927 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 95,286 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holle in sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2024 85,776 miles

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

parking brake level little reserve travel , close to end of lever travel

Pass 11 Sep 2023 82,756 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 79,647 miles

Exhaust mounting defective central steel hanger corroded off pipe, missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 79,645 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top eye bush, bonding separated. (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective central steel hanger corroded off pipe, missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 78,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 78,814 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (spring saddle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hanger broken on middle section of exhaust

Pass 22 Jun 2020 76,877 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 76,875 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both number plate lamps inop (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 73,190 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 68,962 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2018 68,962 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2017 64,821 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 64,821 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 58,886 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 54,419 miles

exhaust is corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 45,821 miles

O/S/F brake is binding slightly

both front tyres are close to the legal limit and are badly worn on the inner edge

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 36,888 miles

Both front brake disc inner braking surfaces are badly corroded.

Exhaust system is corroded.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 28,344 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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FY59 MXH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FY59 MXH, 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 FY59 MXH registered?

FY59 MXH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is FY59 MXH safe to buy?

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