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MF59 AVE

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,103 mi
Last recorded131,103 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 AVE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 131,103 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2022 131,103 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2021 113,355 miles

Rear Axle corroded.

Fail 11 Jan 2021 113,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre size 175/65/R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle corroded.

Pass 15 Jan 2020 100,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link , top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust front flex , sleeve broken

exhaust system corroded

o/s sill damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2020 100,070 miles

Brake performance not tested front pads on metal (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link , top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust front flex , sleeve broken

exhaust system corroded

o/s sill damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2018 91,717 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 91,717 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 91,716 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 86,194 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 79,663 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 73,276 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 66,172 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 63,983 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

back box corroded

cuts in nearside front tyre

flat spot on nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2013 58,113 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 48,763 miles

chip in windscreen zone b (10mm)

metal object in n/s/r tyre

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread on outer edge

o/s wiper blade judders across screen

Fail 2 Oct 2012 48,610 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

metal object in n/s/r tyre

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread on outer edge

o/s wiper blade judders across screen

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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MF59 AVE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MF59 AVE, 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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MF59 AVE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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