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MF59 FMY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,581 mi
Last recorded118,581 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 118,581 miles

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2023 111,020 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2022 102,318 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 102,318 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 102,314 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 96,697 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 96,697 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 94,643 miles

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

general corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2020 94,584 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

boot opens from inside vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2019 78,844 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 70,505 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 67,100 miles

advise exhaust

advise offside inner whishbone bush

advise offside rear tyre

advise wiper blades

Fail 25 Jul 2017 67,100 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise exhaust

advise offside inner whishbone bush

advise offside rear tyre

advise wiper blades

Pass 26 Jul 2016 61,205 miles

advise exhaust

advise nearside & offside rear tyres

Fail 26 Jul 2016 61,205 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise exhaust

advise nearside & offside rear tyres

Pass 21 Aug 2015 55,530 miles

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

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

advise exhaust

advise front brake discs

advise nearside rear tyre side wall cracking & perishing

Pass 20 Aug 2014 50,005 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 43,757 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 43,756 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 32,753 miles

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

Offside 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 FMY 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 65%.

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 FMY, 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 MF59 FMY registered?

MF59 FMY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is MF59 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF59 FMY shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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