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ML59 DDF

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,061 mi
Last recorded70,061 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 DDF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 70,061 miles

Nearside Front drl light out

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust repair at manifold has slight leak not long term repair might need replaced

Fail 24 Jul 2023 70,061 miles

Nearside Front drl light out

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust repair at manifold has slight leak not long term repair might need replaced

Pass 4 Jul 2022 65,666 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 63,537 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn fully smooth on edges, close to exposing ply or cords. Strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2020 63,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached top mounting detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn fully smooth on edges, close to exposing ply or cords. Strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2019 59,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 55,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 55,221 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 52,288 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 52,225 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 50,485 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 43,271 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 24 Oct 2015 43,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2014 38,000 miles

Offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2013 32,933 miles

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 21 Sep 2012 12,341 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 25,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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ML59 DDF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ML59 DDF, 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 ML59 DDF registered?

ML59 DDF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 October 2009.

Is ML59 DDF safe to buy?

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