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MF59 FKY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,945 mi
Last recorded94,945 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 FKY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 94,945 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 94,945 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 94,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 94,091 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 94,091 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 38,692 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 38,692 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 78,691 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 72,981 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 63,042 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 63,041 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 60,147 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 60,145 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped to flxie (3.6.B.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 56,626 miles

Offside Hnadbrake cable retainer broken

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

undertray fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2017 56,626 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Hnadbrake cable retainer broken

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2016 51,921 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner disc (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 51,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 45,574 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 33,687 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 33,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 FKY 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 60%.

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 FKY, 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 FKY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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