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MF59 FLC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

111,434 mi
Last recorded111,434 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2023 111,434 miles

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

Driver's door catch insecure Handle insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot not opening (6.2.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi deteriorated, falling apart (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 107,577 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 99,707 miles

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

Rear exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2021 99,687 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust rear silencer corroded

engine oil level low

Pass 23 Nov 2020 94,901 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2020 94,901 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2019 90,063 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

exhaust corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2019 90,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

exhaust corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2018 82,879 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 82,877 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 77,789 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 77,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 71,443 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 60,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 60,540 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

nearside rear brake flexi bracket corroded off

Fail 10 Nov 2014 54,210 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust back box deterating

Pass 10 Nov 2014 54,210 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust back box deterating

Pass 7 Nov 2013 43,782 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 31,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 FLC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FLC, 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 FLC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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