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MA59 PXG

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,890 mi
Last recorded72,890 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 PXG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 72,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 71,818 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 71,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 71,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 71,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 67,291 miles

Offside Front Inner Flitch slight corrosion

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded & repaired

Pass 9 Aug 2022 62,866 miles

Coil Springs corroded

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

Rear Underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2022 62,866 miles

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

Coil Springs corroded

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

Rear Underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2021 59,619 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 57,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

exhaust back box clamp missing

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust front pipe clamp corroded

rear axle surface corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2020 57,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running light inop

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear wiper split

exhaust back box clamp missing

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust front pipe clamp corroded

rear axle surface corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2019 49,977 miles

Front Exhaust clamp snapped

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Slight exhaust blow from manifold when cold

Fail 1 Jul 2019 49,977 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Outer door handle adrift (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Rear tailgate (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust clamp snapped

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Slight exhaust blow from manifold when cold

Pass 22 Jun 2018 39,737 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 31,388 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 28,913 miles

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2016 28,913 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2015 24,282 miles

Coolant pipe leaking in engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 19,000 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 19,000 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 14,723 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 10,641 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 PXG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PXG, 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 MA59 PXG registered?

MA59 PXG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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