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MF59 UJM

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,319 mi
Last recorded118,319 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2024 118,319 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 114,766 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 108,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 108,781 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (Rear axel) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 101,594 miles

The centre exhaust pipe is corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2021 101,590 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

The centre exhaust pipe is corroded

The rear exhaust section is excessively corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 100,322 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 93,765 miles

Central Front Lower exhaust bracket just before flexi damaged but system secure

Nearside Front Inner Earth strap broken and loose

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 93,765 miles

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

Central Front Lower exhaust bracket just before flexi damaged but system secure

Nearside Front Inner Earth strap broken and loose

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 86,698 miles

Central Front Lower exhaust bracket just before flexi damaged but system secure

Front Slight purple coolant stains on radiator seams.

Nearside Front Inner Earth strap corroded and loose

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm tread depth remaining on average (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm tread depth remaining on average (4.1.E.1)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion especially under the spring platforms (2.4.E.1b)

Spare tyre pressure low

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 86,698 miles

Central Front Lower exhaust bracket just before flexi damaged but system secure

Front Slight purple coolant stains on radiator seams.

Nearside Front Inner Earth strap corroded and loose

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm tread depth remaining on average (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm tread depth remaining on average (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion especially under the spring platforms (2.4.E.1b)

Spare tyre pressure low

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 73,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 65,161 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 60,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 54,398 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 48,315 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 14 Sep 2012 38,353 miles

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 UJM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UJM, 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 UJM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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