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ML59 HPU

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,525 mi
Last recorded117,525 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 HPU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 117,525 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 112,175 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 104,866 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 104,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated Wheel cylinder leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2017 99,441 miles

Front both front DRL not working

Offside Rear brake noise during RBT test

Fail 8 Sep 2017 99,441 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185-55-R15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185-55-R15 (4.1.D.1b)

Front both front DRL not working

Offside Rear brake noise during RBT test

Pass 16 Sep 2016 88,305 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 77,446 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 65,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Oct 2014 65,473 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 55,969 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 48,866 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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ML59 HPU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML59 HPU, 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 HPU registered?

ML59 HPU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is ML59 HPU safe to buy?

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