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FY59 MXP

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,262 mi
Last recorded37,262 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 37,262 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 35,080 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 35,080 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s (1.4.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 35,036 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light cracking in tread + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 31,902 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 30,056 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 30,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 27,376 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 27,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 25,741 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 25,727 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 24,450 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 22,018 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 19,586 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 17,324 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2016 14,711 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 12,165 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 9,877 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 7,707 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 5,406 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 MXP 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 75%.

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 MXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY59 MXP registered?

FY59 MXP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is FY59 MXP safe to buy?

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