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MA59 PVU

2009 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,550 mi
Last recorded104,550 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 PVU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 104,550 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 104,550 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 104,197 miles

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

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 99,599 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 99,592 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 98,032 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Bad (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 96,147 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 96,145 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 94,897 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 93,748 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 91,722 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 89,127 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 86,813 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 84,392 miles

Front flexi joint in exhaust deteriorating slight blow

Nearside Rear tyre cut on inner side wall

Fail 26 May 2016 84,392 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Inner cut on side wall of tyre

Fail 16 May 2016 84,377 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner cut on side wall of tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2015 81,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 81,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 73,885 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 60,256 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 55,347 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 8 Nov 2012 55,346 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 PVU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Green 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 PVU, 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 PVU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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