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MA59 BCE

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,521 mi
Last recorded51,521 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 BCE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 51,521 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 2 mm & bald on edges 175.65.14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3 mm & bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 47,368 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 47,364 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened spring mount on axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 44,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 2 mm 175.65.14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 44,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 2 mm 175.65.14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 42,525 miles

Coolant leak suspect radiator may have a leak pink residue on the bottom ()

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Day time running lamp not working

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

coolant low

oil low

rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2022 42,525 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak suspect radiator may have a leak pink residue on the bottom ()

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Day time running lamp not working

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

coolant low

oil low

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2021 39,153 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Damage tp os outer sill

Fail 12 Apr 2021 39,153 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge & worn to limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Damage tp os outer sill

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge & worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Ball joint locking device missing

Pass 2 Jun 2020 30,938 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 30,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pads scored disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 25,387 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 23,723 miles

both rear shocker bushies worn

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust flex worn

front exhaust clamp and bracket corroded and broken

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

nearside front outer brake pad slightly deteriorated

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2017 22,261 miles

exhaust corroded

front exhaust bracket corroded and broken

nearside front and both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2017 22,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

front exhaust bracket corroded and broken

nearside front and both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 20,065 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front exhaust bracket corroded

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

nearside front coil spring slightly corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 20,063 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front exhaust bracket corroded

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

nearside front coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2015 17,635 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust back box corroded/deteriorated

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2014 13,888 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

corrosion on both rear coil springs

wipers worn

Pass 25 Sep 2013 10,381 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 10,368 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 8,469 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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MA59 BCE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MA59 BCE, 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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MA59 BCE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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