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MK59 VBD

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,324 mi
Last recorded83,324 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 VBD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 83,324 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 83,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 80,261 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 80,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 78,398 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside outer door handle loose

Fail 18 Sep 2023 78,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

nearside outer door handle loose

Pass 15 Sep 2022 74,787 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 70,179 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 64,721 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 58,197 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 58,197 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 52,691 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 45,446 miles

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2016 37,053 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 28,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm on very inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust rear box starting to corrode

Fail 16 Sep 2014 21,054 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 21,054 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 15,054 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 10,562 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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MK59 VBD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK59 VBD, 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 MK59 VBD registered?

MK59 VBD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is MK59 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK59 VBD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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