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FY59 MXK

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,761 mi
Last recorded73,761 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 MXK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2023 73,761 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexy pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 65,198 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f o/s/f inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 62,116 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 59,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded and rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2019 52,068 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 52,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 43,690 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 43,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 36,951 miles

nearside and offside front tyres approaching legal limit

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded(bottom coils)

rear exhaust corroded/poor condition

Fail 11 Aug 2017 36,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside and offside front tyres approaching legal limit

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded(bottom coils)

rear exhaust corroded/poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2016 28,323 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 19,985 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 18,782 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 17,375 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 15,681 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 MXK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY59 MXK, 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 MXK registered?

FY59 MXK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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