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MK59 XFL

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,211 mi
Last recorded126,211 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 XFL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 126,211 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2025 122,922 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 114,811 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 114,809 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 104,855 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber holed and slipped down pedal

fuel cap doesn't seal unless its locked

rear exhaust box and clamp corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2021 104,855 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

clutch pedal rubber holed and slipped down pedal

fuel cap doesn't seal unless its locked

rear exhaust box and clamp corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2019 96,814 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 96,793 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply`s on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Valve stem seriously misaligned n/s/f, n/s/r ,o/s/r, (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 88,839 miles

corrosion on the rear exhaust box

Fail 29 Nov 2018 88,839 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion on the rear exhaust box

Pass 19 Jan 2018 81,880 miles

front tyres worn edges

Pass 18 Jan 2017 75,043 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 75,043 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 69,862 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 6 Nov 2014 58,556 miles

tail pipe #box outer casing corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 46,529 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 46,017 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 37,248 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 32,237 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 XFL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MK59 XFL, 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 XFL registered?

MK59 XFL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is MK59 XFL safe to buy?

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