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MF59 XFS

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,603 mi
Last recorded100,603 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 100,603 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both O/Side and N/Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both O/Side and N/Side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 100,602 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both O/Side and N/Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both O/Side and N/Side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 89,791 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/Side and N/Side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 89,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/Side and N/Side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 84,099 miles

Front exhaust leak on flexi section

Nearside Front Shockabsorber case heavy corrosion

Offside Door handle hinge point broken / still works

Fail 25 Oct 2023 84,099 miles

Front exhaust leak on flexi section

Nearside Front Shockabsorber case heavy corrosion

Offside Door handle hinge point broken / still works

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 76,914 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 71,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 71,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 65,491 miles

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

Oil topped up

Pass 7 Nov 2019 59,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 59,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 54,592 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 54,589 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 49,167 miles

front tyres on legal limit

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 44,745 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 41,349 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 38,003 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 34,113 miles

exhaust back box very corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 13 Sep 2012 29,689 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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 XFS 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 70%.

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 XFS, 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 XFS registered?

MF59 XFS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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