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ML59 HRK

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,962 mi
Last recorded84,962 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 HRK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 84,962 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear axle corroded not excessively

Fail 27 May 2026 84,951 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective mid (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear axle corroded not excessively

Pass 21 May 2025 76,435 miles

Nearside Rear service / hand brake effort low

Pass 31 May 2024 64,958 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 61,094 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 56,279 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust flex deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2022 56,279 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2021 50,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 46,259 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 45,447 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2019 45,447 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2018 43,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2017 41,178 miles

Front Discs Corroded

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 37,624 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 33,222 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 27 Oct 2014 27,437 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box corroded

front tyres geting low

Fail 27 Oct 2014 27,437 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box corroded

front tyres geting low

Pass 22 Oct 2013 21,221 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 21,221 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 15,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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