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MF59 FNM

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,123 mi
Last recorded104,123 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 104,123 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 104,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 98,291 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 98,217 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 95,056 miles

Nearside Front top mount bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 29 Nov 2023 95,053 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top mount bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 1 Dec 2022 90,273 miles

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

Rear axle corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 12 Nov 2021 86,506 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 80,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust manifold slight blowing

n/s/r bump stop u/s

o/s/f brake disc inner face surface corrosion

rear axle very rusty

rear silencer outer skin rusty holed

Pass 14 Nov 2019 73,891 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 67,616 miles

both front lower arm rear bush poor/ slight play

Fail 13 Nov 2018 67,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front lower arm rear bush poor/ slight play

Pass 17 Nov 2017 59,663 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 54,980 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

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

REAR BOX IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 12 Nov 2016 54,980 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

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

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

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

REAR BOX IN POOR CONDITION

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 51,184 miles

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

REAR BOX IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 18 Nov 2015 51,184 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

REAR BOX IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 15 Sep 2014 41,475 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 41,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 37,468 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 27,877 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

offside rear brake binding slightly

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 FNM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FNM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF59 FNM registered?

MF59 FNM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is MF59 FNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF59 FNM shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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